Director of Finance - La Porte - La Porte Isd

Description

Position

Director of Finance

Location

Location: Business Office

Primary Purpose

Responsible for managing treasury, accounting and accounts payable functions. This includes assisting with budget preparation, financial analysis, financial reporting, developing and implementing effective systems of accounting, accounts payable functions and maintaining financial records.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or business related field, with minimum of 24 hours in accounting

Masters degree and TASBO (RTSBA) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in financial analysis

Proficiency in computer data entry, including working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing

Demonstrated skills in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and accounting software programs

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

Five years' related experience in public accounting or school district accounting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Fiscal Management

• Keep the chief financial officer informed on the business affairs of the District
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation and maintenance
• Oversee and maintain district capital asset records and accounting entries as needed
• Evaluate and maintain the accounting procedures manual for the district
• Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist the district's independent auditors in conducting the annual audit
• Develop and maintain period cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills
• Maintain the District investment portfolio
• Oversee preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for all district depository accounts, review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts
• Prepare and/or review all general ledger account reconciliations monthly to include all funds
• Prepare and/or review all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions
• Assist in the preparation of the district budget
• Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district's goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Work with directors, principals and other school employees, assist with accounting and financial issues as requested
• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Keep informed of and comply with all federal, state, and district policies and regulations concerning public education business administration and implementing new GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Prepare in conjunction with external auditor comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards
• Develop and review periodic, as required, financial information for submission of data to TEA
• Review and approve periodic, as applicable, reports for all federal or state grant funds

Personnel Management

• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations, including determining staff development needs
• Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal
• Provide positive reinforcement of district culture and work relationships

District Relations

• Demonstrate active participation in business office management
• Demonstrate management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among members of the staff and leadership team

Community Relations

• Articulate the District's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
• Participate in activities that help build community support of the schools
• Attend board meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate the performance of accounting and accounts payable department.

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Assignment: 12 Duty Months

Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Grade 4

Minimum: $96,691

Midpoint: $116,493