Job Posting
Finance and Operations Director
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting
2. MA or MBA preferred
3. Certified through Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO)
4. Minimum of three years’ experience in fund accounting and/or school/government audits
Reports to: Superintendent
Purpose of Position: To oversee and provide primary business services and direction for the district
Period of Employment: 12-month position (year-round); 8 hours/day, 230 days/year
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day activities of business operations and associated personnel including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting budget, and cash flow
Review general ledgers monthly and prepare adjustments, as needed
Provide pertinent financial information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the Board of Education in the area of budgets and general ledger detail
Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow borrowing projections
Work with team members to prepare month end entries and bank reconciliations
Experience working with School Bonds and creating and managing Requests for Proposals for a school district
Responsible for information on the financial status of the district
Maintain the district’s budget transparency on the district website
Prepare applicable year end reports in the preparation of documents for the school district’s annual independent audit
Understands and demonstrates organization and administration, while working with public policy and legal issues
Understands and uses principles of school finance, budgeting and financial planning, accounting, auditing and financial reporting; cash management, investments and debt management; technology for school finance operations
Understands and demonstrates personnel development needs; labor relations and employment agreements; human relations
Understands and demonstrates ability for strategic planning; instructional support program evaluation; instructional program evaluation, communications; management information systems
Understands risk management; transportation program, food service program; custodial and maintenance program
As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours
Attend professional development workshops and trainings as requested and as appropriate
Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times
Keep the affairs of the school district and the Board of Education confidential at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Wages and Fringes: To be negotiated depending on education, experience, and certifications
Send resume and supporting information to: Thomas McKee, Superintendent