Director of Business

Job Description:
Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll and purchasing.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.

2. Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit.

3. Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Bulletin 679 and Financial Accounting Manual.

4. Develop period cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills.

5. Maintain the district investment portfolio.

6. Oversee preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for the operating, special revenue, debt service, construction, tax, cafeteria, and athletic accounts; review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.

7. Review and approve all purchase orders and check requests and maintain control of budget by verifying availability of funds.

8. Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.

9. Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations.

10. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

11. Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.

12. Ensure that business operations support the district's goals and objectives.

     Policy, Reports, and Law

13. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.

14. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

15. Develop semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA.

16. Prepare quarterly and final reports for all federal or grant funds.

     Purchasing and Inventory

17.  Maintain accurate and current computerized inventory records of the district's fixed and movable assets.

18. Supervise the preparation of bids and bid specifications.

19. Receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations.

     Personnel Management

20. Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.

21. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.

22. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

23. Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

      Community Relations

24. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
     Supervise and evaluate the performance of risk manager, accounts payable supervisor, accountant, purchasing supervisor, payroll supervisor, and tax collector.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

     Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing

     Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

     Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis

     Ability to implement policy and procedures

     Ability to manage budget and personnel

     Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
     Work in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications:
     Education Certificate
     Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or educational administration

Experience
     Experience in school business management or public organization, preferred.

FLSA Status:       Exempt
Months Per Year: 12

Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications