Director of Finance

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Clarksville Independent School District - Clarksville, TX

Full-time - Director

Clarksville, TX

About the position

The Director of Finance/Business Manager at Clarksville Independent School District is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the business operations of the district. This includes managing accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection functions. The position requires a strong understanding of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing, as well as the ability to implement policies and procedures effectively. The Director will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure that the district's financial operations align with its goals and objectives, providing leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. In this role, the Director will assist in the preparation of the district's budget and the development of both long- and short-range objectives for business operations. They will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, administer the district's budget, and prepare necessary budget adjustments. The Director will also collaborate with independent and internal auditors during periodic audits and evaluate accounting procedures and systems across all district departments, recommending improvements as needed. The Director will oversee the management of cash flow, ensuring that funds are available for investment and payment of bills. They will also be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records of the district's assets and overseeing the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Additionally, the Director will manage personnel within the business department, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff, while ensuring exemplary business operations are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district's budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
• Assist the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
• Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district's fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications, receive and analyze bid proposals, and prepare written recommendations.
• Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a business-related field or educational administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• ____ years experience in school business management or public organization.