Financial Services Specialist

Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 3 months ago

Grand Rapids, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Administration of Human Resource Programs

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The Financial Services Specialist is a member of the Business Division and works with other team members to provide timely and accurate financial budgeting, accounting, and reporting for the district. The position provides quality services in an efficient, timely and professional manner to a variety of internal and external customers.

Initiate and coordinate the completion of monthly financial reports.
Analyze monthly financial information and reports.
Forecast budget revenues and expenditures and recommend budget adjustments.
Prepare budget projections, revisions, and adjustments in accordance with changes in program cost allocations.
Assist in development of salary schedules and cost analysis for contract changes.
Communicate financial information to senior management.
Prepare detailed cost/benefit analysis for district programs.
Act as liaison to various control officers, providing financial information and training.
Coordinate a comprehensive financial training program for control officers.
Initiate and coordinate the monitoring and analyzing of all budgets.
Monitor general ledger, staffing, board paid benefits, and other issues in accordance with budget allocations.
Promote fiscal responsibility within the district.
Create and update internal audit procedures.
Assist in the development of the annual budget projections for all sites.
Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and financial reports for the State of Michigan.
Compile and analyze year end work papers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other year-end activities.
Provide leadership and support to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Services Coordinators.
Coordinate the development and preparation of various internal and external reports.
Maintain and cultivate a master inventory of business procedures.
Assist in the coordination of the implementation and maintenance of district system software.
Coordinate and review the preparation and timely issuance of billings.
Coordinate the district's banking and investment needs.
Preparation of a cash flow projection to anticipate borrowing needs.
Ensure sufficient funds are available to cover operations and capital investments.
Act as a liaison with the district's banking and investment institutions.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years' demonstrated experience in a finance role related to school finance.
Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with federal and state restricted program grant principles/procedures.
Demonstrated ability to perform budget forecasting and planning.
Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and government regulations.
Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and provide training.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and prioritize responsibilities.
Proficiency in use of personal computers including spreadsheet software, database applications, and word processing software.
Ability to work comfortably in other business and scholar accounting technology platforms.
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
Proven ability to work with confidential information.
Proven ability to make decisions and act independently.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

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