About this role
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations LOCATION: Adminstration Building SCHEDULE: 12 Month Position QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Four years of experience in school business, preferred
• CPA, preferred
• Advanced AS400 experience, preferred
• Working knowledge of financial report preparation and year-end audit activities, required
• Functional knowledge of fixed asset management, preferred
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, parents and administrators, required
• Experience in the development and monitoring of the budgeting process, preferred
• Working knowledge of fund accounting, preferred
• Two years of supervisory experience, required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises and develops Business Office administrators across accounting, payroll & benefits, purchasing, and internal audit functions as a high-performing team
• Leads the development and administration of the district's annual operating budget in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations and district leadership
• Partners closely with administrators in review of departmental budgets while providing guidance to better support fiscal accountability
• Analyzes complex financial data to inform leadership decisions and long-term district planning
• Monitors various monthly activities including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, etc.
• Leads Business Office process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, internal controls, and organizational cohesion
• Provides leadership in fiscal oversight and compliance management, supporting positive external audit results and stakeholder confidence
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, fund balances and cash flow to maximize investment opportunities and maintain fiscal stability
• Presents budget information to the Board Finance Subcommittee and labor groups
• Ensures fiscal compliance with grant requirements in coordination with the Director of State & Federal Programs and Outreach
• Oversees accurate reporting of district financial data to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), FID, SE-4049, SE-4096
• Maintains and continuously improves fiscal internal controls to safeguard district assets
• Works with external auditors and prepares various schedules, footnotes, and work papers to support the annually audited financial statements
• Implements new accounting processes and procedures in accordance with GASB updates
• Reviews the preparation of debt schedules for School Bond Loan borrowings and the preparation of L-4029 for tax levies
• Manages district banking relationships and electronic financial systems
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objective of this position