6/18, 10/21

TITLE: Director of Finance

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Payroll and Accounts Payable staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have successful experience, education and/or general knowledge of education, administration, finance, and governmental accounting, rules, regulations and ethics
Candidate must have proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Preferred candidates will have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
At least three (3) years of successful related experience, preferably in public school finance and accounting
Demonstrated leadership ability in working with staff, parents, students and the public
Demonstrated successful Public Relation skills presenting to and working with all constituents of a Public K-12 institution

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist the Superintendent in the task of providing leadership and direction in the areas of school district finance and budget

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATION:

Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s cabinet
Establish programs, goals, and direction in accordance to the District’s strategic direction
Create a culture of high expectations, innovation, and continuous improvement
Works to maintain effective district-community relations and successfully interprets the financial concerns of the district to the community
Works with Director of Operations in assisting the Superintendent in enrollment projections
Assists the Superintendent in school finance
Provide data and pertinent information to the negotiation process and committees as needed. Committees include: Insurance, CAPPS, etc.
Develop and implement policies and procedures needed to keep the district current related to areas for business procedures, etc.
Oversee the purchasing of supplies, equipment, instructional materials, construction costs, etc. for the district
Manages District enrollment and attendance tracking procedures in accordance with Idaho Code

FINANCE:

Advises the Superintendent and Board on matters pertaining to school finance
Assists the Superintendent in the projection of revenue and expenditures
Oversees data processing procedures and develop reports to provide financial information
Supervises, develops and maintains accounting processes and procedures sufficient to ensure compliance with State and Federal financial laws, regulations, and requirements, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)
Oversees financial planning and prepares the annual operating budget
Oversees the collection, safekeeping, investments, and distribution of school district funds
Develops and maintains system of internal controls to protect the assets of the District.
Implements the Board approved budget
Prepares the monthly financial statement, bill list, financial records and accounts
Oversees the annual external audit

SUPERVISION:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – required with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Effective communication capabilities to discern verbal conversation
Comprehend the meaning of words and respond effectively
Visual acuity to comprehend written work, prepare, review, and organize documents and observe classroom and student activities
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
Personal mobility, flexibility, and balance which permits the employee to work in an office environment and travel around the district and community as necessary

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt at-will Classified Position. Position is year round working 12 months

SALARY: Determined by the Board

BENEFITS: Annual leave of 20 days per year; Other benefits as provided

Administrative staff

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

provisions of Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Classified Staff.

COEUR D’ALENE School District Looking for DIRECTOR OF FINANCE at Coeur d Alene, ID Full Time

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