Finance & Compliance Director, School District

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District invites applications for the position of Business Services Department Manager. The role oversees a broad set of budgeting, accounting and finance activities to support the Chief Financial Officer and ensure compliance with District policies, GAAP, and state/federal statutes.

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA in Accounting or Business Administration with 2+ years in school district leadership, USFR knowledge, and proficiency with Visions.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting or Business Administration or related field plus 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 - Visions software preferred
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and fundamental principles in 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

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.

Skills

Budgeting

GAAP

USFR

Visions

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Visions software

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District invites applications for the position of Business Services Department Manager. The role oversees a broad set of budgeting, accounting and finance activities to support the Chief Financial Officer and ensure compliance with District policies, GAAP, and state/federal statutes.

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA in Accounting or Business Administration with 2+ years in school district leadership, USFR knowledge, and proficiency with Visions.