Assistant Director of Finance

About the role

The job of Assistant Director of Finance is done for the purpose/s of assisting the Director of Finance (Assistant Business Administrator) in providing leadership, operation and management of all budget, accounting, payroll and Business office operations. Provides assistance to the Director of Finance as directed, maintaining the general ledger, preparation of the annual budget and financial statements, preparing financial reports, analysis, and enrollment projections. Implements year-end processes to close and open new budget years, providing consistency in data and reporting requirements. Responsible for assisting schools and departments in maintaining accurate account balances; making efficient use of financial resources and providing required financial information; providing guidance and recommendations to school site personnel in managing their financial operations; collaborating with state regulatory agencies and providing reports and recommendations to the administration.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the Director of Finance in the supervision of the finance and payroll teams for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
• Affords assistance in preparation of federal, state, and local financial reports for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and district requirements.
• Affords assistance in tracking categorical program funds for the purpose of ensuring program operations within the budget and in accordance with fiscal practices.
• Affords assistance in year-end closing, retirement and Social Security programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and District requirements.
• Affords assistance in verifying teacher assignments and coding of expenses for the purpose of ensuring allocations are accurate and fiscal practices are followed.
• Affords preparation of reports and related documents (e.g. audit reports, year-end state reports, annual comprehensive financial report, secondary schools quarterly sales tax return, etc.) for the purpose of documenting audit activities and findings; conveying information to District Audit Committee; maintaining compliance with state reporting requirements.
• Affords preparation of financial accounting and budget support for schools and department programs for the purpose of providing information and general support.
• Affords responsibility for property taxation, analysis and recommendations for the purpose of ensuring program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices.
• Works closely with the Business Administrator and the Business team Directors to ensure financial goals and objectives are achieved for the purpose of maintaining services and programs.

Requirements

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Bachelor's degree in job-related area.
• Master's Degree in a business-related field is preferred.
• CPA optional.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$114,561 - $175,534 Depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

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