Aberdeen School District 6-1 Looking for Director of Finance at Aberdeen, SD Full Time

Salary Range:
According to negotiated agreement

Employment Term:
Full-time, 12-month position

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Clearances: Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

The job of Director of Finance is done for the purpose/s of implementing and maintaining fiscal and other assigned programs and services which conform to district and state objectives; serving as a resource to other school personnel, the Board and other districts; and maintaining adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget. 

This job reports to Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes short and long term operating plans (e.g. financial records of the District, five year Capital Outlay plan, etc.) for the purpose of providing required fiscal guidance and support.
• Collaborates with others (e.g. district personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts (e.g. annual financial report of the District, etc.) for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent and/or Board.
• Develops proposals, new programs, and budgets for the purpose of meeting District goals.
• Implements accounting procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and internal controls.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal information, files and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, student activities, trust and agency accounts, gate receipts, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of providing references and audit trails for compliance.
• Manages a wide variety of programs (e.g. Food Service, Transportation, Warehouse, Finance Office, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring district compliance with state, federal and/or county regulations.
• Monitors fund balances of programs and financial activity (e.g. building budgets, department budgets, grants, payroll, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures (e.g. monthly and annual financial reports of disbursements and receipts, rental agreements, Health Insurance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Oversees various programs and departments (e.g. Risk Management, Food Service, Transportation, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining an efficient operating School District.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. administrative, School Board, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Presents information on administrative procedures, services, regulations, etc. for the purpose of training and orienting other personnel and/or disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Researches financial information and related legal issues (e.g. discrepancies, current legislative trends, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating compliance requirements and potential implications on distinct operations.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient an effective work environment.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; performing standard bookkeeping/accounting procedures; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; office methods and procedures; and standardized accounting/bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; and specialized computer programs.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include:

• Working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives
• Managing major organizational components
• Utilization of significant resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the job’s functions.
• There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 85% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

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In an effort to provide a safe, respectful, educational environment, the District prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices, and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, or ancestry. Inquiries concerning Title VI (discrimination based on national origin/race) and Title IX (discrimination based on gender) may be referred to the Superintendent or his/her designee, 1224 S 3rd Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.

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