Director of School Finance & Administration

School Board Office; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County School District School Board Office in Amherst, Virginia, seeks a Director of Finance to manage the division's financial operations. The role reports to the Superintendent and involves budgeting, financial reporting, and coordination with county offices.

Essential duties include supervising the finance staff, maintaining internal controls, preparing budgets and cost projections, and ensuring accurate payroll processing and financial records in alignment with established procedures.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, public finance, or related field and extensive experience in business or governmental accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises finance office staff and ensures efficient operation of the finance office.
• Establishes internal financial controls and safeguards assets; ensures accuracy of financial information.
• Coordinates and develops the annual budget with input from administrators and stakeholders; prepares salary scales and projected costs.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Public finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/public finance or related field

Job description

Amherst County School District School Board Office in Amherst, Virginia, seeks a Director of Finance to manage the division's financial operations. The role reports to the Superintendent and involves budgeting, financial reporting, and coordination with county offices.

Essential duties include supervising the finance staff, maintaining internal controls, preparing budgets and cost projections, and ensuring accurate payroll processing and financial records in alignment with established procedures.