Director of Business Services

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Review all State and Federal fiscal reports, including but not limited to FID, SE4096, SE4094, VOC4033
• Ensure compliance with the Michigan Public School Accounting Manual and all State Aid Act Requirements
• Develop and monitor the district cash management strategy including banking, cash flow and investments
• Oversee the Grant Award Notification Process through various systems, including but not limited to: NexSys, eRate, GEMS/MARS
• Serve as the high-level liaison and main point of contact with auditors for annual financial audit, grant compliance and internal controls framework
• Attend Board of Education meetings on a monthly basis, present financial reports and communicate financial position to stakeholders
• Oversee the reporting and reconciliation of the Michigan Public Schools Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS) contributions.

Strategic Planning and Budgeting

• Lead the development of the multi-year financial forecast to ensure long-term fiscal solvency and alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan
• Perform financial analysis for high-level decision-making
• Serve as a member of the district’s collective bargaining team; provide financial modeling, cost analysis of proposals and impact statements for labor contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with the Office of Academic Services and Student Services to ensure all state and federal funds are utilized effectively and remain compliant.
• Analyze policy and procedures for efficiency, internal controls, administration and oversight. Effectively document procedures and processes.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee purchasing systems to assure proper internal controls are in place and being followed, approve/monitor large bids and contracts and approve financing and major acquisitions
• Provide financial oversight for Bond and Sinking Fund projects, ensuring expenditures align with ballot language and treasury regulations.
• Coordinate long-range capital improvement planning in conjunction with the Superintendent and Facilities Director
• Oversee the preparation of tax statements, payments, tax settlements, and tax tribunals

Leadership

• Supervise, manage and develop department staff, which includes payroll, accounts payable, banking, accounts receivable.
• Oversee the cross training of staff members, delegate responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification & Requirements

Essential Functions, Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Proven ability to organize and delegate work appropriately to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to be a self starter, show initiative
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others
• Ability to provide leadership in financial planning and organization for the district
• Ability to supervise business department and advise staff on accounting related questions
• Ability to interact with building administrators and department heads related to resources required
• Proven ability to cultivate a supportive environment
• Successful experience in training and mentoring
• Ability to interact with grant administrators
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to a variety of stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with major or coursework in accounting required
• CPA, CFM or MBA preferred
• Possession of (or ability to obtain) the Michigan School Business Officials Chief Financial Officer Certification
• Deep understanding of the State School Aid Act and the Revised School Code.
• Minimum five (5) years in the field of accounting and three (3) years of managerial experience
• Demonstrated effective administrative and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze accounting data and make necessary adjustments

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years accounting and supervisory experience preferably within a Michigan School District
• Proficient in excel, word, accounting system
• Knowledge of the AS400
• Analytical and report preparation
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Project management

Benefits

No information available.