Amelia County Public Schools Looking for Director Of Finance And School Nutrition at Amelia Court House, VA, United States Full Time

Job Description

GDR-RAMELIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSAMELIA, VIRGINIA 23002JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Director of Finance and School NutritionREVISION DATE: May 2022LOCATION: Amelia County School Board OfficeSTATUS: Exempt, Full Time—12 months/260 daysPRIMARY PURPOSE:The Director of Finance provides leadership for budget, finance, purchasing, procurement, and business affairs for the school division. This position collaborates with all departments and schools, working with the Superintendent, the School Board and County Administration offices to ensure that the financial status of the school division remains compliant with all state and federal regulations. The Director will support the prudent and effective oversight of all school division finances, payrolls and accounts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, prepares, directs and coordinates the School Division’s annual budget including forecasting and review of revenue and expense accounts, as well as long and short-range objectives of the business affairs and finances of the district
• Serves as the liaison between the School Board and the Amelia County Central

Accounting Office to plan, direct and coordinate general accounting activities for the school division

• Prepares the Annual School Report and other required and necessary federal, state and local financial reports
• Reports to the Superintendent on the financial affairs of the school division and recommends changes and improvements to the budget and expenditure process as necessary
• Maintains a continuous auditing program for all funds and assists the school division and county independent auditors in conducting annual and periodic audits
• Ensures that all accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Plans, directs and coordinates the VRS, insurance benefits and property and casualty programs for all employees and oversees risk management, including property, casualty and liability insurance programs for the school division
• Manages the accounts payable and payroll functions for the School Board,

Superintendent and key staff, including petty cash, tax reports, W-2, and 1099 processing

• Prepares all financial reports for school board meetings
• Prepares monthly reports for schools and departments showing monthly balances

• Evaluates procedures, systems, software and controls in all school division department and schools and recommends improvements in their design, implementation and maintenance to optimize efficiency and cost savings
• Recommends and conducts fiscal management and record keeping training
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and maintains strict adherence to school division expectations in this area
• Reviews current purchasing processes, recommends updates for efficiency and improvement and manages the posting process for all disbursements of school division funds
• Reviews, coordinates, and applies for reimbursement of all local, state, and federal reimbursements
• Reviews the individual school instructional and activity accounts reports on a monthly basis
• Manages the school nutrition program for the school division including meal reimbursements, direct certification, program applicants, compliance with USDA and

VDOE policies and procedures, and ensures that all accounting of school nutrition funds comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Oversees the procurement process for Amelia County Public Schools
• Provides professional development and training for school bookkeepers, payroll clerk, and school accounting manager
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Professional Development – Be involved in professional enrichment to the extent necessary to keep abreast of developments in the field of finance and education.2. Transportation of Equipment – Lift, move, carry, and otherwise transport equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.3. Professional and Confidential – Be professional in dealing with school matters. All matters are to be kept confidential. Reports are made to the appropriate person or group.4. Working with Groups – The Director will serve with colleague and administrative groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.5. Record Keeping – The Director will perform such record keeping functions as are appropriate for the position.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:The Director of Finance will supervise the work of the Payroll Clerk and SchoolAccounting ManagerSUPERVISION RECEIVED:The Director of Finance performs duties under the supervision of the SuperintendentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business required
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Management or Accounting highly desirable
• Administration and Supervision Licensure preferred
• CPA Preferred
• Experience in K-12/school division finance strongly preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of budget, finance, and accounting in previous positions with experience in public sector finance
• Familiarity with and knowledge of computer office, accounting and finance software
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public
• Ability to operate computers to manage records and other writing materials
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, with or without the use of an interpreter
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature
• Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory staffs at all levels
• Ability to observe and follow all school division policies at all times
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:The duties of this position are complex and diverse. Successful candidates must have ability to multitask, deal with change and show initiative and assume responsibility for working productively with minimal supervision. Must have ability to sit for extended periods of time in an office environment, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without visual aids, hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, speak clearly and in audible tones in person and on the telephone, follow oral and written instructions, and be physically agile to lift up to 25 pounds. The Amelia County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this position description and related duties at any time.(Updated: January 30, 2020)Job Type: Full-timePay: $89,983.00 – $135,224.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amelia Court House, VA 23002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location