School Treasurer

Educational Service Center Of Lake Erie West • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer of the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Lake Erie West, responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the organization. This role involves providing leadership in fiscal management, supervising day-to-day fiscal operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while collaborating with the Governing Board and other administrators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting.
• Valid Ohio State Board of Education School Treasurer's license.
• Minimum of two years as a School Treasurer or related experience.
• Knowledge of the USAS and USPS State software programming.
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices, auditing procedures, and accurate financial reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to apply principles associated with school finance, budgeting, financial planning, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, cash management, investments, debt management, and grant management.
• Ability to evaluate and improve fiscal and related systems.
• Ability to assign, direct, and evaluate ESC employees engaged in day-to-day fiscal operations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective employee relations and communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to promote positive internal and external customer relations.
• Ability to model professional ethics, fairness, honesty, and consistency.
• Ability to maintain public trust in the financial integrity of the ESC.
• Ability to efficiently use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication.

Nice To Haves

• Maintain a strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Superintendent and Governing Board to develop, implement, and monitor sound fiscal policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provides direction and oversight to finance office personnel; evaluates finance office personnel.
• Provides guidance on fiscal management to other ESC administrators.
• Manages ESC financial resources in collaboration with the Governing Board and the Superintendent.
• Receives, deposits, manages, disburses, and accounts for all Federal, State, and local funds of the ESC.
• Informs the ESC leadership team and Governing Board of the ESC's financial position.
• Collects and analyzes the financial data of the ESC on a regular basis; maintains a system of internal controls.
• Assists with future planning by forecasting income and expenditures; prepares the annual budget.
• Executes depository contracts with eligible banking institutions.
• Maintains an efficient/accurate payroll system.
• Serves as the fiscal agent for grant projects and special programs.
• Utilizes technology to maintain efficient financial operations.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of ESC business and financial functions and recommends appropriate changes.
• Complies with acceptable financial accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures.
• Maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Provides fiscal leadership in the management of capital assets and support services.
• Secures financing for capital projects.
• Implements procedures to facilitate regular communication and collaboration with the Superintendent and Governing Board.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees