Position Type:
UNAFFILIATED
Date Posted:
3/26/2024
Location:
District Service Center
Finance Supervisor
Exempt, Unaffiliated Level 5
Wayzata Public Schools
Location: District Service Center
Position Description:
The Finance Supervisor is responsible for managing assigned financial operations and performing professional level work under the supervision of the Director of Finance. Responsibilities may include: supervising and training assigned staff; leading and overseeing the district’s external annual audit; assisting with the compilation and coordination of the district’s budget; developing, implementing, and maintaining internal control processes and procedures to ensure the integrity for accounting, accounts receivable, cash flow projections, and other assigned areas; assisting with managing the districts SOLI plan and OPEB Trust Fund; identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting problems/discrepancies to meet the district’s objectives and ensure compliance with state statutes and federal regulations. Assists with other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities: Manages the activities of accounting, financial support, or related functions, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards; and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Supervises staff to include conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, and discipline/termination procedures.
Manages and coordinates the production of applicable financial reports, statements, reconciliations, in assigned areas of responsibility.
Performs advanced accounting activities, which includes: producing data for consultants, project financing, and fee studies; assisting departments with financial calculations and projections; preparing department budgets; and, performing other related activities.
Oversees and coordinates annual and periodic external and internal audits; manages analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations; manages the maintenance of related records and files.
Training/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Five years accounting or related experience in a Minnesota school district
Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
Knowledge Requirements: Managerial principles and practices
Knowledge of MN school finance
Knowledge of MN UFARS;
Applicable accounting software packages;
Accounting principles and practices;
Budgeting principles and practices;
Recordkeeping principles and practices;
Financial planning and analysis;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
Financial reporting principles and practices;
Financial control principles and practices;
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles
Application Procedures:
Applications received on or before 4/22/24 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open and active until filled.