Director - Fiscal Services

Lemon Grove School District

$139K — $177K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in accounting and budget analysis
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles
  • Experience with budget administration and control
  • Familiarity with federal and state financial regulations

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee District budget preparation
  • Prepare financial reports and interim reports
  • Coordinate with District personnel on budget inquiries
  • Audit and manage accounts payable and receivable functions
  • Develop and implement internal audit procedures
  • Conduct annual audits to ensure compliance
  • Provide technical support to the Deputy Superintendent

Benefits

  • 260 paid workdays per year
  • Work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Opportunities for professional development via workshops and training
  • Involvement in high-level administrative meetings
  • Potential for assisting in the formulation of fiscal policies
Full Job Description
Position: Director - Fiscal Services
Location: District Office
Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Work Year: 260 paid days per year

Classified Management Salary Schedule: PRI 27, $139,091 - $177,519 per year

Round 1 Interviews: July 20th

Round 2 Interviews: July 23rd

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, plan, organize and direct fiscal functions including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, processing, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of District funds and accounts; provide technical expertise to assist the District in the formulation of financial policies, cost controls and budget development; plan and coordinate the District's accounting, payroll, purchasing and other fiscal functions; compile and analyze financial and statistical information related to District revenues and expenditure budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop District budget including the monitoring of budget revenues and expenditures to verify revenue and expenditures are in compliance with projected levels; recommend, prepare and oversee budget revisions; analyze data related to District budget preparation or special projects; perform fiscal and program analyses and make recommendations as appropriate.
  • Prepare the adopted budget, interim reports, the consolidated application and other financial reports; direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; prepare financial data and reports for negotiations.
  • Communicate with District personnel to coordinate efforts, exchange information and provide assistance regarding business account funds, financial reports and policies; advise and assist District administrators regarding their site or department budget; respond to a variety of inquiries from District personnel and other organizations regarding accounting guidelines, expenditure status and grant guidelines.
  • Audit and provide budgetary administration over payment of bills, invoices, payrolls, purchase orders and other District claims; oversee accounts payable functions including the processing of invoices and distribution of payments; review, analyze and verify purchase orders, requisitions, accounts payable vouchers and other expenditures; coordinate and direct accounts receivable functions including the receipt, verification and processing of incoming monies and deposits; oversee and direct procedures for collection of fees and revenues.
  • Develop, recommend and perform functions related to internal audits and informational guidelines for attendance accounting in compliance with State laws, District policies and mandated reporting requirements.
  • Direct and participate in end-of-year closing activities; coordinate and conduct annual audits to assure compliance with established fiscal standards and requirements; coordinate, assist and provide fiscal information to outside auditors as directed; prepare and distribute financial data to auditors; analyze audit reports, prepare written responses, and develop and implement modifications to accounting systems as needed.
  • Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
  • Provide technical information and assistance to the Deputy Superintendent concerning fiscal operations and District accounting and budgetary functions, needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of fiscal policies, procedures and programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and pending legislature related to accounting and budgetary functions; modify programs and procedures to assure compliance 2 with established requirements as necessary.
  • Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
  • Attend and conduct a variety of meetings, workshops and trainings as assigned; prepare presentations and present and attend Board of Education, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), District Budget Advisory Committee and others as assigned.
  • Train and evaluate assigned personnel; provide input to the Deputy Superintendent regarding selection, discipline, promotion, reassignment or termination of assigned staff.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and five years of accounting and budget analysis experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Planning, organization and direction of accounting operations and activities including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, processing, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of District budgets, funds and accounts.
  • Budget administration, preparation and control.
  • financial analysis and research techniques.
  • Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures.
  • Accounting, budget and business functions of the District.
  • Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others.
  • Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Operation of a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:

  • Plan, organize, control and direct fiscal functions including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, processing, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of District funds and accounts.
  • Plan and coordinate the District's accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other fiscal functions; compile and analyze financial and statistical information related to District revenues and expenditure budgets.
  • Prepare financial and budget reports required by the State, administration, federal agencies and the Board.
  • Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel.
  • Analyze complex and technical financial documents and budgets.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using interpersonal skills that include tact, patience and courtesy when interacting with others.
  • Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Plan and organize work.
  • Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid California Driver's License and current automobile insurance.


ENVIRONMENT:

  • Office environment.
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
  • Seeing to read a variety of materials.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.


Board Approved Revision: 9/11/2018

Original Board Approval: 1/10/2017

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