Interim Treasurer

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; Springfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve seeks an Interim Treasurer to account for all public funds and provide strategic financial leadership to the Governing Board across multiple locations in Ohio.

The role requires overseeing budgeting, reporting, and compliance, while serving as secretary to the Board, and coordinating with the Superintendent on fiscal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration.
• Must maintain a valid ODE Treasurer's license.
• Minimum of 5 years Treasurer experience in a District or ESC.
• Demonstrated success as a district leader.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Governing Board's chief financial officer responsible for accounting for all receipts and expenditures of public funds in accordance with policies and laws.
• Act as official secretary to the Governing Board and keep accurate minutes and records of all proceedings.
• Sign contracts issued to staff together with the Governing Board President.
• Call board meetings in the absence of President/VP and conduct pro tempore elections.
• Render timely financial reporting and records.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Governance & compliance

Communication

Public sector leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

ODE Treasurer's license

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Location: Madison Local Schools, multiple locations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Serves as the Interim Treasurer of the Governing Board as described in Ohio Revise Code to account for all of the public funds received and disbursed by the ESC as required by law and in accordance with Board policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Governing Board's chief financial officer responsible for accounting for all receipts and expenditures of public funds in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
• Serve as official secretary to the Governing Board and keep accurate minutes and records of all proceedings.
• Together, with the Governing Board President, signs all contracts issued to staff.
• In the absence of the Governing Board President and Vice-President, the Treasurer calls the Board meeting to order and conducts the election of a pro tempore.
• Render all financial reporting and records in a timely manner.
• Manage the investment of available monies.
• Advise the Governing Board in all matters and make recommendations appropriate to fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Represent the ESC in dealings with local districts, institutions, agencies, and the general public.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws.
• Present in conjunction with the Superintendent an annual budget designed to serve the needs of the ESC and its members.
• Ensure and maintain all necessary bonds and/or certificates, liability policies, etc.as required by law for all required positions, Superintendent, Treasurer and Board Members, etc.
• Delegate at their own discretion to other employees the power to discharge duties while retaining final responsibility.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent on new initiatives to support the local districts and to strengthen the ESC.
• Attend professional growth activities.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned by the Governing Board.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and maintain good relationships with peers.
• Ability to work well with others or independently with little or no guidance.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Assesss own strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintains confidentiality; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively.
• Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Exhibits confidence in self and others; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
• Understands business implications of decisions; Works within approved budget.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Strives to increase productivity; Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience & Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration. Must maintain a valid ODE Treasurer's license. Minimum of 5 years Treasurer experience in a District or ESC. Demonstrated success as a district leader.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.