Job Description:

Summary:

Directs the operations and staff of the Financial Services Department to best support teaching and learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use high-level interpersonal skills in order to maintain effective relationships

Experience facilitating the development and implementation of a strategic plan

Experience developing and managing budgets

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Use of office applications such as excel, word, etc

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years of school district financial management experience

Demonstrated experience in financial information systems and accounting software such as Visions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.

Develop long-term strategic and business financial policies and procedures in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes and the Uniformed System of Financial Records (USFR) and ensure compliance by district staff through training and monitoring programs

Compile and analyze monthly and annual special financial reports on district budgets

 Recommend actions to ensure compliance with program requirements, while ensuring maximum impact to support teaching and learning

Analyze and implement best practices in public financial accounting policies and procedures to improve district efficiency and productivity

Serve as a principal member of the District Budget Review Committee and Budget Development Committee

Evaluate district and state expenditure and revenue formulas; analyzes and forecasts the impact on the overall district budget; and, recommend actions that help improve the district’s financial position

Prepare and present the annual budget and all revisions to the Governing Board

Prepare and present the Annual Financial Report and all revisions to the Governing Board

Understand and evaluate financial accounting software systems and implement changes to the computerized financial system

Evaluate monthly financial statements and, prepares and presents monthly reports to the Governing Board concerning the financial status of the district

Provide periodic financial updates to the Superintendent and Governing Board

Conduct annual performance reviews and evaluations of staff

Perform all other duties as assigned

MENTAL TASKS

Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills

Team building and leadership skills

 Detail oriented

Ability to budget and forecast

Comprehends

Performs functions from written and oral instructions and from observing others

Reads and evaluates written materials

PHYSICAL TASKS

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is not normally required to perform all aspects of the job. Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding and grasping objects. Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties. Verbal communicative ability may be required of public contact positions.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer and copier