Director, Finance

Position: 

Finance Director

Supervisor:

Superintendent

Work Site:

Shiprock Administrative Office

Summary

Responsible for all Finance functions and training district wide. Finance supervision of employees and work flows within payroll, accounts payable, general accounting, purchasing, and information systems. 

These duties require considerable confidentiality, acute attention to detail, initiative, tact, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Provides a high level of customer service while exercising discretion and good judgment for what is appropriate behavior in a K-12 Educational Setting. Develops and allocates work assignments and goals for the staff employed by the departments. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide stakeholders, management, Superintendent, and Board of Education with timely, accurate and relevant financial information.
• Meets all established District, State and Federal reports and deadlines including budget development.
• Manages the school district’s financial affairs including budgeting, grant management, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, fixed assets, reconciliation, and audit.
• Oversight of all finance operations, general ledger and processes including purchase orders, requisitions and actual expenses to budget comparison
• Establishes procedures sufficient to assure compliance with financial laws, regulations, and requirements to assure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard business practices.
• Establishes and maintains a system of controls over cash receipts, deposits, disbursements, and investments in accordance with standard business practices.
• Prepare District year-end financial statements.
• Analyze, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and systems that improve the District business operations in efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Oversee audit, provide auditors with all necessary materials and respond to and clear all audit findings.
• Present all budget adjustments to the Board of Education, Superintendent, or New Mexico Public Education Department for approval.
• Ensure compliance with Public Education Department General Administrative Regulations.
• Administer annual rollover activities in financial management system
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of administration, employees, and the public
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, providing advice and counsel in matters pertaining to special education.
• Attends all School Board meetings.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local/state/federal regulations and laws
• Perform any other assigned duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• NMPED School Business Official License Level 2 (or ability to obtain one)
• NM Chief Procurement Officer Certification (or ability to obtain one)
• Finance experience; Experience in a K-12 public school district preferred
• Experience with advanced information management systems
• A clear background check.
• Valid driver license
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dine language, culture and history preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and in written form
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical/Job Requirements:

• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and maintain stamina and mental alertness to perform routine and specialized duties for long periods of time.
• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 40 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a District vehicle (valid driver’s license and defensive driver training), traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information and effective communication skills.
• Complete a clear background check

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Must complete emergency and safety training
• Must complete mandatory sexual harassment/blood borne pathogen training

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Motor vehicle, valid driver’s license necessary and have the ability to complete driver safety training
• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/ Materials relevant to job responsibilities

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality and interruptions
• After hour and weekend work may be required

Term of Employment:

• Exempt