Director of Finance

Director Of FinanceReports to: SuperintendentFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt, Full Time, AdministrativeMonths/Days/Hours: 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per daySalary Scale: Administrative Salary Scale - Director 12 MonthsBenefits: Standard Employee BenefitPRIMARY FUNCTION: To administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services within the financial resources available.Qualifications1. Master's Degree (bachelor's plus C.P.A., or other advanced certification) in business management, or accounting.2. Five years of supervisory experience in one of the above fields.3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.4. Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification preferred or be eligible for certification within three (3) years of employment.5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates and the general public.6. Proficient in the use of technology for analysis and communication.7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge or experience in school division finance.Performance Responsibilities1. Administer and direct the accounting and payroll systems necessary to ensure the accurate and timely payment of all bills and payrolls and to maintain accurate and complete financial records and reports.2. Assist the Superintendent in the planning and preparation of the annual budget considering historical trends, projected requirements, and community needs.3. Manage the approved budget and prepares reports for Superintendent and School Board.4. Supervise the financial affairs of the schools to include cash management and accounting procedures.5. Manage all risk management programs for protection of the school division and for employee health insurance.6. Coordinate the planning of major construction projects, maintains records of budget and expenditures, and prepares reports for Superintendent and School Board.7. Direct the purchasing program, including contract administration and specification writing in accordance with state law and board policies.8. Recommend appropriate policies and changes to the Superintendent for board action and recommends administrative procedures to implement board policy.9. Assist in the recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating non-instructional staff personnel.10. Work closely and communicate openly, effectively and professionally with students, parents, community patrons, staff and administration as a positive representative of Pulaski County School system.11. Maintain liaison with local business and community agencies for business operations affecting county schools.12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.Equal Employment Opportunity/ Non-discrimination: Director of Personnel and Human Resources Richard Thomas View email address on click.appcast.io . For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit : or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. You may also contact Human Resources at: Human Resources Support EmailThe Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.