Strategic Director of Finance & Budgeting

Amherst County Public Schools- Amherst, VA; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County Public Schools- Amherst, VA seeks a finance leader to supervise the finance office, establish internal controls, and coordinate annual budgeting and financial reporting. You will also monitor multiple budgets, prepare reports, and act as fiscal agent for wages and obligations.

Collaboration with central accounting and Human Resources is essential. The role requires strong background in public finance, accounting, and governmental budgeting, with experience in audits, grant

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.
• Extensive experience in business or governmental accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates finance staff and ensures efficient operation of the finance office.
• Coordinates annual budget development, prepares salary scales, projects enrollment and debt service, and reviews past expenditures.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audits coordination

Payroll oversight

Accounts payable

Education

Accounting degree or related field (or equivalent)

Job description

Amherst County Public Schools- Amherst, VA seeks a finance leader to supervise the finance office, establish internal controls, and coordinate annual budgeting and financial reporting. You will also monitor multiple budgets, prepare reports, and act as fiscal agent for wages and obligations.

Collaboration with central accounting and Human Resources is essential. The role requires strong background in public finance, accounting, and governmental budgeting, with experience in audits, grant