TITLE

       Business Administrator (CFO)

POSITION TYPE

       Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

       Primary financial advisor to the Division Superintendent. Responsible for the proper accounting and reporting of financial activities of the School Division; financial administration of the operating and capital improvement budgets; the preparation of the operating and capital improvements budgets based on the Division Superintendent’s direction; management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and risk management; coordination of audits of School Board funds and student activity funds. Also functions as the primary monitor of revenue trends and events affecting federal, state, and local revenue streams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in accounting, business administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of financial administrative experience in a public agency or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the acceptable knowledge, skills and abilities, as evidenced in the following performance responsibilities
• 420 Business Admin License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of analytical methods and techniques applicable to the study of administrative problems and processes
• Thorough knowledge of the principles used in the development and administration of program management systems
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted principles of governmental accounting and budgeting systems. Considerable knowledge of management information systems
• Complete understanding of the principles and practices of public procurement
• Skill to manage/lead staff
• Ability to direct and variety of accounting, budgetary, and general administrative activities
• Ability to analyze financial transaction recording systems, discern internal control and other problems, and to revise complex accounting systems and sub-systems
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal successfully with department heads and other public officials, and to establish effective working relationships

REPORTS TO

       Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and oversees the School Board’s accounting system and financial reporting in accordance with the Department of Education, Auditor of Public Accounts, and federal regulations
• Develops and compiles the School Board’s annual budget. Oversees compliance of budget to federal, state, and local budgetary and reporting guidelines
• Monitors the financial position of the school division based on enrollment and other data
• Annually forecasts operating revenues to be received from the State, the Federal government, local sources, and the governing bodies
• Develops and compiles the School Board’s annual Capital Budget and Capital Improvements Program