Metro

Date Posted:  July 6, 2021

Position Title:  Executive Director of Finance

Assignment:  Finance Department

FTE:  1.0 FTE

Application Deadline:  July 23, 2021 (first round interviews will take place the week of August 2, 2021)

Job Summary: 

The Executive Director of Finance has responsibility for financial management and planning in addition to the shared responsibility for broader organizational management, and participates in the development and execution of the District’s organizational vision, strategy and goals. This position has accountability for promoting and sustaining a strong fiscal position for the District through the establishment of sound financial policies and controls, fiscal analysis and effective accounting practices.  This position requires a strategic and insightful finance and accounting professional with excellent communication skills and leadership capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Directs and coordinates District long-range financial planning.  Directs budget assumptions, processes and procedures; oversees review and approval of all expenditures.  Coordinates and assists in development of the  District annual budget.
• Establishes a system of accounting and reporting for the financial affairs of the District.  Develops and implements procedures, policies and regulations to assure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Supervises the preparation and submission of all required federal, state and District reports.
• Develops expenditure and revenue forecasts and prepares long-range financial planning reports.
• Provides fiscal counsel to cabinet members, principals, managers and the school board.  Provides leadership in planning for growth and/or decline in enrollment and serving needs of our staff and students.
• Develops structure and staffing models, hires, trains, mentors, assigns accountabilities and manages department staff and workflow to accomplish department and organizational goals.  Models a culture of customer service that includes proactive and innovative problem solving and prompt incident resolution.
• Represents the school district in aspects of school district finance.  Provides fiscal reports to the school board.  Serves as a resource for member districts regarding fiscal matters in the relationship between District and the member district.
• Coordinates and serves as the district representative for all building and remodeling projects at school district sites while providing strategic direction and oversight to the manager of facilities and operations.  Coordinates long-range facilities planning, including new construction, remodeling of existing facilities and future alternative uses.
• Oversees the District’s risk management insurance programs to effectively manage risk exposure and guard against significant financial loss.
• Establishes with Purchasing Coordinator, a system for purchasing supplies and related purchasing functions.
• Manages District investments through the selection and oversight of investment managers, investment institutions, and internal finance staff to ensure alignment and compliance with investment policies and regulations.
• Evaluates and addresses student transportation issues as needed.
• Oversees the coordination of the student nutrition programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the superintendent and school board for legislative financial proposals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.