Director of Fiscal Services

Director of Fiscal Services

Under limited supervision of the Assistant Superintendent Business Services, with major responsibility for central budgeting, accounting, and other related fiscal activities on a district-wide basis; and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of district fiscal policies; manages, coordinates, and supervises fiscal operations of the district; assumes a major role in the development of the budget; prepares financial statements and reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2036376

Requirements / Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and supervisory experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Master’s Degree, MBA, Certificate of School Business Management, or CPA is desired. Minimum of three (3) years of documented supervisory/management experience in the monitoring and operations of a school district budget, including preparation, fund accounting, and monitoring of an annual district budget; equivalent experience may be substituted in a governmental or other public agency; documented experience in the preparation and presentation of fiscal reports required by County and State agencies – or – such alternative the personnel commission may find desirable. Experience in an educational system is highly desirable.

Applications must include:

• Answers to Supplemental Questions
• Copy of Transcript
• Letter(s) of Reference (Three (3) all dated within one year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Please provide responses to the following Supplemental Questions in 250 words of less. Attach the PDF version of your responses to the Edjoin application. 1. Summarize your school district or public agency finance and accounting experience and describe how that experience demonstrates your ability to carry out the duties of this position. 2. Describe your experience in budget preparation and control. What was the size of the budget and what role did you play in the control of the budget? 3. Describe your experience overseeing and auditing school district financials, and programs to include ASB and Attendance. 4. Please describe your leadership style and how you work collaboratively to ensure high staff performance. 5. Describe your experience overseeing the preparation of year-end financial reports. Include the types of financial reports. 6. How do you effectively communicate messages with employees and administrators at multiple sites across an organization?