Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium
Director of Finance
Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Position Type:Administration/Director of Finance
Date Posted:10/31/2024
Location:Central Office
Date Available:TBD
Closing Date:11/12/2024 or until fille
District:Atherton Community School District - website
Position: Director of Finance
Location: Atherton Central Office
Beginning Date: TBD
Application Deadline: November 12, 2024 or until filled
Beginning Date: To be determined
Compensation
& Benefits Commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of payroll, finance and business services in the school district. Also coordinates and manages day-to-day school district business management, financial services and projects.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, business, management, human resources, educational administration or related field. Approval as a certified public accountant. Eligible for Chief School Business Official certification and maintain the Michigan Department of Education continuing education requirement.
Experience: Minimum three years successful experience in the business office of a K-12 school district or combination of work experience in a K-12 administrative position and intermediate school district, industrial, business or financial management experience. Work experience as a K-12 public school business director preferred. Office management and computer technology experience required. Prefer experience with Schools Open software. Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others, prepare complex financial reports, work with auditors, solve complex problems and work in a variety of school business office situations required.
Skills/Other: Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time. Excellent verbal, written, electronic and interpersonal communication skills. Attends board and committee meetings as required. Ability to review, understand and interpret school law, audit reports and Michigan Department of Education reporting requirements. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Demonstrated ability to make presentation to groups. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for this position. Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year. Represent the district in a professional manner at all times. Works successfully as a member of the team. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a calm, poised, and professional image at all times. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with established district policies and procedures.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):Responsible for the day-to-day coordination, management and supervision of payroll, finance, and business
service functions.Manages the payroll and finance activities of the school district to ensure compliance with guidelines of the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS), school district, board policies and operating procedures.Works with school district Superintendent and prepares financial reports and ensures that bills payable are accurate and submitted in accordance with district timelines.Attend school district board of education meetings.Works with the school district auditor(s) to ensure that the district audit is complete and presented to the board of education in accordance with board policy and Governmental Accounting Standards.Responsible for the accurate completion and submission of all local, state and federal financial reports, including all grant funds received by the school district.Establishes business office procedures and processes for maintaining accurate records on cash flow analysis, investments, bank transfers, etc.Evaluates and implements accounting practices that are in compliance with standard accounting procedures, the Michigan Department of Education requirements and the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB).Coordinates staff training on business application software and procedures.Represents the school district on local, state and national professional business organizations. Works with business department staff to ensure compliance for electronic reporting to the Michigan Department of Education and the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), such as the Registry of Educational Personnel (REP), the Financial Information Database (FID), and other reports.Prepares financial reports for the Medicaid Administrative Outreach Claims.Works with school district staff to ensure accurate reporting and use of state and federal flow through dollars and maintenance of effort requirements.Works with district staff to apply for and capture Universal Service Fund (USF) dollars.Responsible for budget development and ongoing budget adjustments based on actual revenue received and expenses incurred to ensure an accurate end of the school year forecast.Prepares statistical data for the budget development, salary, insurance cost projections, and contract negotiations.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Mrs. Tina Case, Superintendent
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested internal candidates must submit a letter of application, resume,
Mrs. Tina Case, Superintendent
Atherton Community Schools
3354 S. Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48519
Interested external candidates must apply online at www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp.
It is the policy of the Atherton Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 Finance Director.docx.pdf
Date Posted:10/31/2024
Location:Central Office
Date Available:TBD
Closing Date:11/12/2024 or until fille
District:Atherton Community School District - website
Position: Director of Finance
Location: Atherton Central Office
Beginning Date: TBD
Application Deadline: November 12, 2024 or until filled
Beginning Date: To be determined
Compensation
& Benefits Commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of payroll, finance and business services in the school district. Also coordinates and manages day-to-day school district business management, financial services and projects.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, business, management, human resources, educational administration or related field. Approval as a certified public accountant. Eligible for Chief School Business Official certification and maintain the Michigan Department of Education continuing education requirement.
Experience: Minimum three years successful experience in the business office of a K-12 school district or combination of work experience in a K-12 administrative position and intermediate school district, industrial, business or financial management experience. Work experience as a K-12 public school business director preferred. Office management and computer technology experience required. Prefer experience with Schools Open software. Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others, prepare complex financial reports, work with auditors, solve complex problems and work in a variety of school business office situations required.
Skills/Other: Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time. Excellent verbal, written, electronic and interpersonal communication skills. Attends board and committee meetings as required. Ability to review, understand and interpret school law, audit reports and Michigan Department of Education reporting requirements. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Demonstrated ability to make presentation to groups. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for this position. Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year. Represent the district in a professional manner at all times. Works successfully as a member of the team. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a calm, poised, and professional image at all times. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with established district policies and procedures.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):Responsible for the day-to-day coordination, management and supervision of payroll, finance, and business
service functions.Manages the payroll and finance activities of the school district to ensure compliance with guidelines of the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS), school district, board policies and operating procedures.Works with school district Superintendent and prepares financial reports and ensures that bills payable are accurate and submitted in accordance with district timelines.Attend school district board of education meetings.Works with the school district auditor(s) to ensure that the district audit is complete and presented to the board of education in accordance with board policy and Governmental Accounting Standards.Responsible for the accurate completion and submission of all local, state and federal financial reports, including all grant funds received by the school district.Establishes business office procedures and processes for maintaining accurate records on cash flow analysis, investments, bank transfers, etc.Evaluates and implements accounting practices that are in compliance with standard accounting procedures, the Michigan Department of Education requirements and the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB).Coordinates staff training on business application software and procedures.Represents the school district on local, state and national professional business organizations. Works with business department staff to ensure compliance for electronic reporting to the Michigan Department of Education and the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), such as the Registry of Educational Personnel (REP), the Financial Information Database (FID), and other reports.Prepares financial reports for the Medicaid Administrative Outreach Claims.Works with school district staff to ensure accurate reporting and use of state and federal flow through dollars and maintenance of effort requirements.Works with district staff to apply for and capture Universal Service Fund (USF) dollars.Responsible for budget development and ongoing budget adjustments based on actual revenue received and expenses incurred to ensure an accurate end of the school year forecast.Prepares statistical data for the budget development, salary, insurance cost projections, and contract negotiations.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Mrs. Tina Case, Superintendent
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested internal candidates must submit a letter of application, resume,
Mrs. Tina Case, Superintendent
Atherton Community Schools
3354 S. Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48519
Interested external candidates must apply online at www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp.
It is the policy of the Atherton Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 Finance Director.docx.pdf