Elizabethton City Schools : Central Office Supervisor

Elizabethton City Schools

Job Description : Director of Business and Fiscal Management

Reports to : Director of Schools and Assistant Director of Schools

Last Revised : September 2025

Job Summary

The Director of Business and Fiscal Management serves as a key member of the Elizabethton City Schools leadership team and is responsible for the effective management of all financial operations of the district. This includes oversight of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, investments, and financial reporting. The Director of Business and Fiscal Management ensures fiscal integrity, compliance with state and federal regulations, and provides strategic financial leadership to support the district's mission of delivering educational excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Develop, administer, and monitor the district's annual budget in collaboration with the Director of Schools, the Board of Education, and district leaders.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable / receivable, purchasing, and financial recordkeeping.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to the Director of Schools, the Board of Education, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, board policies, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Lead the district's annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and debt service obligations to safeguard district assets.
• Provide financial forecasts, analysis, and recommendations to inform decision-making and long-term planning.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate business office staff to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and ongoing professional growth.
• Supervise the system's supporting services through the directors of property services, transportation, purchasing, food services, and business services.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and effective financial systems.
• Serve as an advisor to the Director of Schools and the Board of Education on fiscal matters and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to align financial resources with instructional priorities and student achievement goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools.

Minimum Education and Experience

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Key Competencies

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Knowledge of

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed functions.

Pushing and / or pulling

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.