PRIMARY FUNCTION
This is an executive cabinet-level position that oversees all financial activities including budgeting, reporting the revenue, and dispersing funds . This role is also charged with managing risks and improving financial processes.The position must ensure that all finances are expended as directed by the District’s mission statement and within the School Board’s adopted budget. The Executive Director of Business Services reports to the Superintendent and directly oversees the following programs — payroll, purchasing, financial service, and transportation along with additional duties based on experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees and manages the functions of financial planning for the district, including the preparation of the annual budget for presentation to the superintendent and school board.
- Oversees the financial status of the school system and use of its resources through sound business and management practices.
- Oversight of the Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds and ten year district plan
- Oversees the transportation department with support from the director of transportation
- Keeps abreast of legal requirements and proposes changes if necessary.
- Oversees the functions of purchasing for educationally and financially sound budget controls.
- Coordinates and manages the accounting and financial systems including operating, debt service, capital improvement, special revenue and other expenditures.
- Coordinates and manages the preparation of financial reports for internal management use and for state and federal requirements.
- Provides cost analysis for all collective bargaining negotiations.
- Coordinates the auditing of all district financial accounts, oversees the preparation of district financial reports and maintenance of records.
- Oversees the board’s investments.
- Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and Financial Advisory Council (FAC)
Collaborates with the Executive Cabinet members as it relates to financial planning for the District. - Additional duties as assigned by the superintendent
RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
- Works with school board members, district staff, community, students, parents and state and local education agencies.