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TITLE: Director of Finance and Board Secretary
DEPARTMENT: Office of Finance
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Core Leadership Team and Board of Education
BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Serve as the district’s Director of Finance in all budgeting, accounting, financial management,
and reporting matters. Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of staff members assigned to the Office of Finance.
This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only
the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.
SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Oskaloosa Community Schools Positions SJF1-14)
Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:
1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district Vision Culture
2. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district purpose of “Love, Empower, and Inspire People”
3. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district beliefs, values, and mission
4. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district core values
5. Exhibits essential dispositions of being a collaborative leader and colleague who is empathic, motivated, and
humble
6. Exhibits effective communications skills
7. Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support
8. Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
9. Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
10. Prompt and regular attendance
11. Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
12. Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
13. Success in the area of cultural competency and working with students from diverse backgrounds
14. Comply with Oskaloosa Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy
Oskaloosa Community School District
December 2023 Director of Finance
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-23):
Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills:
1. Responsible for leadership in all major financial related initiatives and business of the district
2. Recommend appropriate policies and establish procedures for all business-related functions district-wide
3. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating activities and functions of the Office of Finance
4. Develop and implement strategic plans and strategies to meet set organizational financial health targets and goals
5. Serve as the secretary to the board of education and all related functions/responsibilities
6. Serve as treasurer of the board of directors and provide responsibility for treasury management functions
including investment of district funds
7. Coordinate with the district’s risk manager for all insurance-related requirements
8. Act as district administrator for the self-insurance fund
9. Attend Board of Directors meetings and assume various leadership team and committee responsibilities
10. Coordinate all external audit activities and serve on the audit committee of the Board of Directors if a committee
has been established.
11. Direct the preparation and certify district’s annual certified budget line item budget, financial statements, and
Certified Annual Report
12. Work collaboratively with school campuses and district offices in financial and business matters
13. Provide timely and reliable financial data to enhance district planning
14. Maximize district financial resources to support the vision culture and goals of the district
15. Lead in the area of financial matters for all school board related matters
16. Lead in the area of financial legal compliance for all school board related matters
17. Demonstrate an extensive understanding and ability to use, computer accounting systems, spreadsheets,
databases, governmental reporting programs, and payroll software
18. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
19. Leads in the area of managing, coaching, directing, and evaluating staff
20. Demonstrate excellent skills in written and verbal communications
21. Represent Oskaloosa Community Schools effectively in the community, state, and nation
22. Serve as a senior advisor to the superintendent, core team, and board
23. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands that include constant sitting, manual dexterity, lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying
35 feet, and working inside. There will be frequent walking, climbing/stairs, bending/stooping, driving, and extremes in
temperature/humidity. There will be occasional reaching/pushing/pulling.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-2 and KED1-3):
Required:
1. Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or business, with at least 9 semester hours of college level accounting.
2. Current School Business Official Authorization (SBO) or a proposed plan to obtain
3. Ability to successfully meet the Iowa School Business Official Standards.
Desired:
1. Certified Public Accountant, active
2. Ten years’ experience in school business administration, public accounting, or equivalent experience.
3. Masters Degree in accounting, business, or public administration
4. Previous experience in payroll, budgeting, and forecasting techniques
5. Previous experience in preparation of a large organizational budget
6. Knowledge and practice in governmental accounting
7. Knowledge in public governmental budgeting processes
8. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for government entities and ability to apply these
principles in the preparation of financial statements.
Oskaloosa Community School District
December 2023 Director of Finance
POSITION INVENTORY: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: FT 260 Day
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All
job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This
job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals
may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.
