About this role
Chief Finance Officer BASIC FUNCTION: Administers the accounting, payroll, and tax collection functions of the school district in such a way as to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and rules as adopted by the Board, the state, or other governmental agency. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Directs the records and control of receipts and expenditures under the limitations set forth in the Board's approved budget and according to rules set forth by funding sources. - Directs the preparation of periodic financial reports, claims for reimbursement, and the publication of reports as required by law or regulation. - Directs the accounting and record keeping in the Payroll Department. - Directs the collection of such taxes as approved by the Board. - Directs the issuance retirement of bonded indebtedness as approved by the Board. - Prepares the budget. - Disseminates procedures for school activity fund accounting. - Supervises records and reporting of Trust Funds. - Establishes and maintains a division training program to improve employee performance. - Ensures that tax rates are established per Kentucky Department of Education requirements. - Presents annual tax levy to Board, interprets and assures compliance with tax statutes. - Analyzes and reviews financial management reports and data; researches management problems and develops solutions. - Works to prepare reports and analysis in support of budgeting, bond issuances, project management, and other areas to ensure sound business and financial practices. - Responsible for MUNIS system security function and serves as system custodian and monitors compliance with district security objectives. - Works to maintain effective district-community relations and interprets the district's financial concerns for the community. - Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all Funds. - Supervises storage and distribution of department supplies and equipment. - Arranges internal audits of all central office and school accounts. - Recommends new accounting methods, as desirable and necessary. - Coordinates staff development allocations for school staff. - Oversees school-based management budget development. - Coordinates staffing formulas. - Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. - Maintains regular attendance. - Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE OF: - Practices, policies and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: budget preparation and control, generally accepted budgeting, accounting and auditing, principles, standards and procedures. - Oral and written communication skills. - Research methods and report writing techniques. - Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management. - Computer applications and MUNIS. - Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. - Personnel requirements of the District. ABILITY TO: - Plan, organize, coordinate, and control a large group of functional units and management and professional-level subordinates involved in highly complex activities. - Prepare, communicate, and deliver presentations both orally and in writing. - Coordinate and monitor the District's financial system. - Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies. - Perform professional and technical budgetary, statistical, and accounting functions. - Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. - Use financial computer programs efficiently. - Prioritize and schedule work. - Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel. - To motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations - Use time efficiently - Ability to plan effectively PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking - Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing - Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations - Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching - Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Certified Public Accountant certification or Masters in Business Administration and five years of professional experience in a business office setting with at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred but not required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education classes every two years that have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. - Insurability by the District's carrier