Chester County Intermediate Unit | Director of Finance ...

Position Type: Administrator/Director Date Posted: 11/22/2024 Location: Downingtown Area School District Closing Date: 01/19/2025 DOWNINGTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director of Finance and Operations DEPARTMENT/GROUP: Contracted LOCATION: DASD - Central Office REPORTS TO: Superintendent FLSA: Exempt Salary Range : $185,275 - $231,595 JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the district's operations. Ensures the integrity of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the smooth functioning of administrative operations. Oversees key operational areas including Transportation, Food Services, Facilities, and the Print Center. Collaborates closely with district leadership, the school board, and various departments to ensure that financial resources are allocated effectively to support strategic and educational goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations . Directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the district's financial and operational procedures for the Print Center, Transportation and Food Service while ensuring full state and federal compliance. Directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the operation of the district Facilities and Custodial Departments to include building, maintenance, and custodial programs for existing structures/fields and all new structures/fields. Engages in operational decision making as a member of the Administrative Team. Develops and administers the district annual budget and long-term projections. Supports with the financial aspects of all contracts with district employees (DAEA, Teamsters, & Administration). Oversees the negotiation of all contracts with outside vendors with regard to the purchase of land, buildings, etc. Supervises the collection of real estate and earned income taxes and all Act 511 taxes for the district. Oversees the enrollment projections. Develops multi-year capital budgets and develops plans for debt service. Directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the investments of the district's portfolio of funds. Maintains compliance of all state and federal financial reports. Oversees all internal auditing procedures to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal auditors. Serves as administrative representative for the Board Finance Committee. Maintains all necessary financial records and files. Serves as Treasurer for the School Board. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS : In addition to the foregoing essential job functions, the employee is required to perform the following additional duties, unless such a duty cannot be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Other duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills, and/or ability necessary. Minimum of five (5) years experience as a business administrator/manager and/or equivalent experience with business and administrative functions. Bachelor degree in business management, accounting, finance or a related field required. MBA preferred. Knowledge of governmental accounting, tax law, PA school law, purchasing and accounts payable processes, risk-management programs, cash flow management, investment policies and procedures, and auditing procedures. Written and oral communication skills required for frequent presentations, etc. Candidate must be skilled in the use of current technologies. Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment. Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position and move about to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. The employee is frequently required to communicate, to provide accurate information to others, and to obtain and follow directions. The position requires the employee to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine, fax, and printer. Ability to lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force to occasionally move objects. This job requires the ability to observe, inspect, identify, and determine accuracy of written documentation and fine details. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with staff and the public, and occasional, irregular, or extended work hours. Some/occasional local travel may be necessary: Must be able to provide own transportation to school related functions/meetings, community agencies and schools throughout our service area. The employee is frequently required to interact in person and by phone or e-mail with the public, students, parents, staff, other administrators, board members, and community agencies. NOTICES: Performances of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Personnel. The School District retains the right to change this job description at any time for any reason, with or without advance notice. The School District retains the right to assign such additional duties as may be necessary for the efficient or effective operation of the School District. The School District retains the right to change the qualifications for the job. The School District retains the right to waive the necessity for any applicant or employee to have all required qualifications. A copy of this form may be obtained in the Human Resources Department. The Downingtown Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.

Created: 2024-11-26