Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the position is responsible for the direct management of accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting, student activity accounts, payroll, risk management and financial reporting. Position ensures appropriate policies, procedures, internal controls, segregation of duties and systems in place to maintain reliability and integrity of division financial information. Position works closely with division leadership, to provide guidance and education regarding financial procedures and to explore how the finance function can support division strategic initiatives. Position conducts in-depth financial analysis in assessing division risk as it relates to various division functions. Position acts as the school division’s risk management coordinator.  Position is responsible for the preparation of records and financial reports for submission to various regulatory and other governmental agencies and the School Board.  Position will coordinate annual independent internal and external audits of various funds of the School Board.

Essential Duties

1. Oversees the direct management of accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting, student activity accounts, payroll, risk management and financial reporting.
2. Ensures appropriate policies, procedures, internal controls, segregation of duties and systems in place to maintain reliability and integrity of division financial information, to include internal audit of division financial system transactions and workflow.
3. Provides division leadership appropriate support and training regarding financial procedures and explore how the finance function can support division strategic initiatives.
4. Conducts in-depth financial analysis in assessing division risk as it relates to various division functions.
5. Acts as the risk management coordinator for the divisions risk management program.
6. Coordinates annual independent audits of various funds of the School Board Serving. Acts the liaison to the external audit team during preliminary and final on-site fieldwork.
7. Collaborates with auditors to prepare audit schedules, journal entries, accounting analyses and other audit-associated data requirements required from various division functions.
8. Responsible for the preparation of records and financial reports for submission to various regulatory and other governmental agencies and the School Board in accordance with all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards, GFOA and ASBO program standards as well as applicable authoritative pronouncements, policies, procedures and applicable state, federal and local laws. Financial reports include the School Board's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Annual School Report (ASR) and School Board monthly financial reports.
9. Assists the CFO with development, direction and recommendations for policies, practices, plans, procedures and activities for all areas of responsibility to ensure accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
10. Oversees the administration and controls for all school activity fund statements and transactions.
11. Develops reporting KPI’s, including operational and financial metrics.
12. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field and some related experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Must have 6-10 years of experience in Governmental Accounting, Payroll and Finance or similar position. Considerable experience in a supervisory role as well as coordination of complex Public-School Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Intergovernmental Grants.  Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply, accounting practices and procedures.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access preferred.  Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators and staff.

For more information and to view a full job description, please visit https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Director-Accounting-Finance.pdf.

Paid in accordance with grade 50 on the pay plan. Salary comensurate with education, experience, and training.