Director of Business Services (3838)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the business activities of the Business Services Department to ensure the District's financial operations and procedures are in compliance with District policy, GAAP, federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations. Perform a variety of budget, accounting and finance functions to assist the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

BS or BA in Accounting or Business Administration or related field
2 years verifiable work experience in school district leadership
Working knowledge of the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona School Districts (USFR)
Experience in utilizing computerized accounting applications
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to apply technical knowledge and fundamental principles in such fields as accounting, administration, budget and finance
Experience in analyzing records and maintaining financial records
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing school districts which pertain to school business and finance
Must pass a background clearance
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree Preferred
Experience with Visions software preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise all functions of the Business Services Department
Prepare evaluations for staff and communicate performance regularly
Manage resources and job duties, reassigning as necessary, to ensure fluidity and efficiency while maintaining compliance through strong internal controls
Provide reports and information to the CFO as needed, but at least monthly
Monitor budget expenditures and assist in budget preparation, Annual Financial Report preparation, and budget input into Visions software
Coordinate and collaborate with Human Resources department to maintain data integrity related to staffing and payroll
Ensure coordination and communication with other departments and school sites to relate financial and business matters to the needs of school administration, instructional programs, and school services
Facilitate site and department training related to all functions of the Business Services Department
Coordinate with Grants Management Specialist and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs concerning all grant funding
Coordinate with CTE Director on all financial information and reports to the JTED
Reconcile District financial records with the Maricopa County School Office and the Maricopa County Treasurer's Office
Oversee bidding for any procurements needing to be solicited using the sealed bid process
Monitor and oversee procurement to ensure compliance with the assistance of the Procurement/Accounting Specialist
Audit and ensure compliance on attendance and enrollment process to ensure accuracy of District ADM reporting with Arizona Department of Education
Serve as District Liaison for state-mandated audits
Monitor the E-rate process and serve as a point of contact in the application of E-rate funds
Monitor and assist in submission of Cash Management Reports
Monitor Grant end of year balances and reversions from Completion reports
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.