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Troy School District is Hiring a Director of Finance Near Troy, MI

Richard Machesky Ed.D. Administration Building
Superintendent of Schools 4400 Livernois

Troy, MI 48098


Position: Director of Finance

Location: Administration Building

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent

Salary: $102,658 - $134,307

Posting Date: November 17, 2023

Deadline Date: December 8th or Until Filled

Interview Date(s): First Round Interviews will be held the Week of December 18-22, 2023

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting; master’s degree or C.P.A. preferred.
  • Michigan School Business Official certification preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of successful administrative experience and leadership in financial management,
preferably in public schools, preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting, Michigan Public School Accounting Manual, K-12
governmental accounting policies and practices.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Working knowledge of Michigan school finance software applications.
  • Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements as they pertain to Michigan public school districts.
  • Knowledge of collective bargaining process.
  • Knowledge in financial management of capital projects bond and sinking funds.
  • Possess excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise finance office operations including payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, general ledger, and
purchasing.
  • Supervise Food Service department operations.
  • Responsible for accounting of financial transactions of all district funds, including general fund, various
special revenue funds, capital projects funds (sinking fund and bond) and debt service funds.
  • Prepares budgets for all district funds based on assumptions provided and analyzes results, including
variances from budget to actual.
  • Facilitates budget development process with instructional and support departments.
  • Prepares budget presentations for the Board of Education in collaboration with Deputy Superintendent and
attends Board workshops and meetings as requested.
  • Prepares multi-year general fund financial forecasts.
  • Responsible for the timely year-end close of financial transactions, including fixed assets.
  • Coordinates the completion of the financial statement audit in August annually, including the audit
workpapers, ACFR, single audit and SEFA; serves as district’s liaison with auditors.
  • Analyzes financial impact of GASB pronouncements on district and responsible for implementation of
accounting changes.
  • Prepares all required state and federal financial reports, including FID, SE-4096, SE-4094, Facility Settlement
report, quarterly Medicaid reports and all grant final expenditure reports.
  • Responsible for financial management of all state and federal grants, including budget development with
grant directors, cash management, and financial reports.
  • Reviews monthly financial reports prepared for the Board of Education, including cash position report;
maintains cash flow projections as necessary.
  • Approves all wire transfers; prepares interbank transfers and all grant cash drawdowns.
  • Oversees the district’s purchasing functions, including ensuring bids and RFPs are prepared in accordance
with State law and Board policy.
  • Member of the district’s negotiation team(s) as requested and prepares financial analyses on proposals.
  • Create, implement, and communicate business office procedures and internal controls.
  • Maintain the district’s general ledger in eFinance Plus.
  • Makes recommendations for solutions to financial/budget challenges.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.
Method of Application:

All interested applicants apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/troy/onlineapp/ .

Please upload your letter of interest, resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcripts, and other pertinent data directly to your
Applitrack application. Please do not fax, email or send applications directly to the District. Questions regarding your application
process should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services/Troy School District.

Nondiscrimination:

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of
the Troy School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age,
disability, height, weight, or marital status be illegally excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination during any program, activity, or service or in employment. In accordance with Federal regulations, Troy School
District has a Title VI, Title IX, Section 504/ADA, and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. Any questions, suggestions, or
complaints for administering the nondiscrimination grievance procedure should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of
Employee Services/Troy School District.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Program. Aids and auxiliary services are available upon request to individuals
with disabilities.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$176k-239k (estimate)

POST DATE

11/22/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/24/2024

WEBSITE

troy.k12.mi.us

HEADQUARTERS

Troy, MI

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

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