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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director II - Finance is responsible for the direction of financial functions of the Danville Public School system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan and direct the accounting operations of the District, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger, risk management and grant reporting
- Assist with supervision of Finance Department staff responsible for accounting and finance functions of the Division
- Ensure that the District complies with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies concerning financial matters
- Direct the development of the District annual operating budget with the direction of the Superintendent; compile necessary data for the budgeting process
- Assist other District Personnel in the preparation of grant applications and budgets
- Analyze a variety of financial information (e.g. budget variances, cost projections, general ledger accounts, payroll, etc.
to provide direction and support, make recommendations, maximize use of funds, and / or ensure overall operations are within budget
- Assist a variety of external agency personnel (e.g. auditors, grant representatives, City Finance staff, etc.) to provide information and general support
- Conduct internal audits (e.g. general and special funds, etc.) to ensure program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices
- Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and / or fiscal practices are followed
- Prepare a wide variety of materials (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board, Superintendent, department administrators, etc.
to document activities and issues, meet compliance requirements, and / or provide supporting materials for requested actions
- Research financial topics and related legal issues (e.g. discrepancies, current legislative trends, etc.) to evaluate compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or CPA preferred
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience required
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