Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia, is looking for an innovative and dedicated leader to serve as our Director of Finance. This is a 12-month position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Finance will assist the Superintendent or designee effectively in providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, giving particular attention to the functions of budgeting, business operations, payroll, and food services.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are representative of the position. They are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Assumes responsibility for budget development and administration and long-range financial planning through the superintendent or designee
• Administers, through the supervisor of food services, the cafeteria services, and the school lunch program
• Establishes and supervises a program of accounting and reporting for the financial affairs of the division
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the superintendent or designee for all grant proposals originating in the division
• Interprets the business area of educational programs to the community at large through the superintendent or designee
• Assumes responsibility for an accounting procedure adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions through the superintendent or designee
• Acts as fiscal officer of the school division
• Approves and processes all requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with the budget
• Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, supervising, and evaluating personnel for positions in the offices under their jurisdiction
• Compiles necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget Acts as advisor to the superintendent or designee on the school budget and all other business and financial questions
• Prepares financial reports as required by state and federal agencies having jurisdiction over public school funds
• Completes applications for state and federal funds through the superintendent or designee
• Furnishes bond in such form and amount as shall be determined from time to time by the board, the cost of which will be assumed by the division
• Negotiates, in conjunction with the superintendent or designee, contracts involving special programs
• Obtains and studies comparative prices and quotations in conjunction with the purchasing agent
• Prepares fiscal reports related to employee taxes, insurance, retirement, and other welfare benefits
• Provides for audit of all accounts
• Keeps the superintendent informed of laws, regulations, and rulings affecting the school division through the superintendent or designee
• Seeks ways and means of continually improving and implementing the fiscal services of the total school program
• Takes an active role and participates in appropriate local, state, and national professional meetings
• Prepares drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules for the superintendent's review and action through the superintendent or designee
• Maintains liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the schools
• Confers with other division directors on matters of concern
• Attends School Board meetings and prepares such reports for the School Board as the superintendent or designee requests
• Directs the system's insurance program through the purchasing agent Prepares cost studies on school operations
• Assists staff members in securing funds available for school operation and claiming reimbursement for funds due to the school system
• Assists principals and teachers in the management of school internal accounting
• Maintains all financial records and related administrative activity pertaining to the school building program
• Assists in the pupil accounting and school census responsibilities
• Provides monthly updates to the School Board and Superintendent on the status and performance of the annual budget.
• Oversees and maintains budget oversight
• Leads finance committee comprised of School Board office and community members
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent or designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher (bachelor's plus C.P.A., or other advanced certification) in accounting or related field
• Eight or more years of financial management of budgets totaling 50 million or more
• Experience in fund accounting
• Experience in or knowledge of program budgeting (development and implementation)
• Experience in the management of a total business function
• Experience in financial projects (revenue and expenditures)
• Knowledge of and experience in business insurance
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Proven history of success in each of the areas listed above

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge or experience in school division finance

SALARY: $124,800.00 - $218,837.56 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled