Deadline: January 22, 2024
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $88,000 $100,000 commensurate w/experience

Position Details

Education and Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management (CMA), Certified in Financial Management (CFM), Certified Financial Officer (MSBO-CFO) preferred
• At least five years of successful experience in public schools preferred
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting, Michigan Public School Accounting Manual and K 12 governmental accounting policies and practices.
• Experience with software and operations of computerized financial accounting systems.
• Successful Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of capital projects bond and sinking funds
• Demonstrated ability to utilize variety of leadership styles
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Competency in the use of technology and experience with Google Suite
• Evidence of strong sense of honesty and integrity
• Possess strong organizational skills including the ability to be detail oriented.
• Commitment to professional growth of self and staff
• Promote effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to collaborate

Job Summary

The Director of Business and Finance is responsible for the leadership and supervision of business functions across the district including but not limited to financial operations, financial planning, budgeting, general accounting, and financial reporting. This position supports the financial health and wellness of all departments across the district. This position works in conjunction and provides oversight of the Business Office for payroll and cash management. In addition, this position supports the management of employee benefits and insurance claims in the Human Resources office.

The successful candidates responsibilities will include the following:

• Support the management of all accounting functions including accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, grant accounting, district revenues, bond finances, and general accounting operations.
• Develop in collaboration with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the current operational and projected long-range budgets necessary to meet the educational needs of the district.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing appropriate operating procedures and internal controls to ensure integrity of district accounting and financial processes.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including board policy.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements and responsibilities including FID, SE4096, SE4094, financial expenditure reports and Medicaid reporting
• Ensure proper and adequate records are maintained so that all district funds are properly safeguarded, all property is accounted for, and accurate financial reports are available to the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Supervise activity fund accounts which include execution of procedures to ensure proper receipts for monies received, the issuance of checks upon preparation of authorization, preparation of monthly reports of fund balances and annual reconciliation of each fund account.
• Provides leadership and oversight for the annual financial audit of the district.
• Perform analysis and troubleshooting in the budgeting, financial and payroll systems.
• Develop and manage the implementation of all record keeping procedures including the general ledger to ensure legal compliance with the State of Michigan Audit manual, Bulletin 1022 Chart of Accounts and all applicable record retention regulations
• Manage the spending and budget of the capital projects bond and sinking funds
• Manage the accounting of financial transactions of all district funds, including general fund, special revenue funds, capital projects funds, debt service funds, and the internal service fund.
• Collaborate with leaders in the Curriculum Department, Special Education Department, Human Resources Department, and Early Childhood programs to develop and monitor the districts funding pertaining to State and Federal grants and other external funding programs.
• Assists with labor contract negotiations at the direction of the Superintendent and provides necessary and pertinent financial data to the district negotiating team(s).
• Attends and provides financial reports at regular or special board meetings, board work sessions, and board committee meetings.
• Responsible for the supervision of Business Office personnel.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with District Administration in an active and contributing role in District initiatives
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty.
• Support the districts strategic plan
Other duties as assigned.

The Director reports to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Application Process

External applicants will submit their application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium (OHRC). Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references and/or letters of recommendation.

Deadline for application materials: Monday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm

E-mail: patricia.murphy-alderman@hask12.org