What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Hot Springs School District?
HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description for
Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT : Administrative JOB STATUS : Full Time
POSITIONS SUPERVISED : Business Office Staff REPORTS TO : Superintendent
GRADE / LEVEL : N / A F.L.S.A : Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE : Per contracted days
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Accounting will be responsible administratively for the fiscal affairs of Hot Springs School District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To direct financial accounting
- To oversee all financial operations of the district
- To assist the superintendent in preparation of the budget
- To oversee health insurance, dental insurance programs and other fringe benefit programs for employees, maintain all specified insurance records, and account for all revenue received by Hot Springs School District
- To be responsible for the disbursement of district, organization, and any other appropriate funds upon the presentation of properly approved claims, payrolls, and other bills
- To collaborate with the superintendent and appropriate staff in supervising the budget for secondary textbooks, athletics, workforce education, choir, band, instructional and K-12 library supplies
- To ensure that all bank accounts and county treasurer's reports are verified monthly
- To maintain postage accounts and ensure cost-effective postal operations
- To complete financial reports and statements that are the result of the accounting function
- To perform internal audits as necessary
- To be responsible for the submission of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report
- To procure all district funds, both state and local, that go directly to the Treasurer of Garland County
- To report to the superintendent on the business affairs of the school district and recommend any changes and improvements which should be made
- To supervise extended day employees
- To be involved with human resources at the direction of the superintendent
- To enter fixed assets in eFinance
- To oversee, monitor, and maintain all third party / external contracts (SSC / Chartwells)
- To serve as the child nutrition director
- To create / submit Disbursement report once a month for board meeting
- To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree with an accredited educational institution in a job related field. Other requirements per job description; i.e. on-going training for new educational finance laws.
EXPERIENCE
Three years experience in educational finance or job related field. Other requirements per job description.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.
The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.
The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
