Director for Budget and Financial Planning

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide planning and support to the superintendent, the Board and other stakeholders through compilation, analysis and dissemination of information that contributes to sound decision making in the planning process, allocation of resources and assessments as related to the district strategic plan.  Develop, administer and manages all aspects of the district annual operating budget. Supports teaching and learning through long range planning that reflects initiatives stated within the comprehensive districtwide strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership in strategic planning and budget development by managing the process to solicit and review current and projected needs of all academic, administrative and operational areas.
• Works with Financial Accounting personnel to forecast anticipated revenues and expenses.
• Develops district budget guidelines, coordinates preparation of the district budget, and assists all stakeholders in review of the district budget.
• Prepares analysis of district budget requests and district program proposals
• Arranges for and supervises preparation, publication, and distribution of budgets as approved by the Superintendent, the Board, and the School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM).
• Coordinates the preparation and presentation of the proposed district budget for board action. 
• Manages the execution of the board-approved district budget, including the recommendation of administration control where required.
• Prepares or reviews all district budget documents required by local taxing agencies and the Kentucky Department of Education in accordance with state coding and accounting procedures.
• Works in partnership with Financial Accounting and Benefits Services, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Support and Physical Support Services to ensure sound business and financial practices.
• Prepares program cost analysis and evaluate sources of program financing, to consider long-term program sustainability. 
• Monitors and oversees the authorization of personnel positions within the district via the Personnel Action Form (PAF) workflow process. 
•  Communicates with the Superintendent’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team, District Board of Education, principals, SBDM Councils, and local community to determine the financial needs of the district. 
• In counsel with the Superintendent, coordinates, processes, and controls transfers of budgeted funds as requested by program directors.
• Assists personnel in Financial Accounting and the Office of Tax Collections in publicizing tax rates and budget as required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Develops improvements in the financial management of the school system, including budget methods, format and presentation.
• Maintains the district ERP system chart of accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of bond sales.
• Prepares documents as required by Kentucky Department of Education to allocate and report budget and staffing allocation to SBDM councils.
• Ensures that position control is maintained within Board policy and action.
• Prepares with the Chief Human Resources Officer, District Salary Schedules and presents to the Board for approval.
• Co-chairs, with Chief Financial Officer, the FCPS Board Finance and Accountability Committee.
• Attends District Board of Education meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Required - BA in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. 
• Preferred - Masters in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Required - Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in public accounting or similar field.
• Preferred - School finance experience

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Salary : $50,586 - $89,619