Director II - Finance

Job no: 15000445
Position type: Full-time
Location: Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Western Virginia (Region 6)
School/Unit: Danville
Categories: Business Operations (Central Office), Administration (Leadership)

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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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