Director of Business Services

Essential Functions Approves financial transactions (e.g., warrants, supply/service requisitions, purchase orders) for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting and adhering to budget limits. Collaborates with various departments to provide financial information for State and Federal reports, including (CONAPP) applications, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCPA), school accountability report card, Medi-Cal reports, and facilities reports as needed. Creates a variety of detailed financial reports (e.g., annual budget, 1st and 2nd interim reports, estimated actuals, unaudited actuals, Governing Board reports, State and Federal reports) for the purpose of ensuring historical documentation, program operations are within budget, and assuring financial management of all District funds in accordance with all appropriate fiscal regulations. Directs department operations, the maintenance of services, and the implementation of new programs and processes to develop and manage the District annual budget, ensuring proper accountability of expenditures, revenues received as projected, restricted funds spent according to regulations, and fund balances remain compliant. Manages the Business Service Department and staff (e.g., implementing procedures and policies, training of new staff, evaluation of Fiscal Services Department employees, training of existing staff, supervising accountants in maintaining accurate general ledger) to achieve organizational objectives, provide appropriate corrective action, meet with external auditors, and ensure optimal professional departmental performance. Oversees all District fiscal services processes (e.g., calculating Local Control Funding Formula, developing District annual budget, supervising accountants, payroll department, accounts payables and receivables, approving all vendor payments, requisitions, purchase orders) to ensure proper accounting, budget limits, and maintenance of compliance. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., SELPA financial committee, District Medi-Cal Committee, Governing Board Meetings) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions. Presents information (e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas) to communicate information, gain feedback, and ensure adherence to established internal controls. Researches financial topics and related legal issues (e.g., discrepancies, current legislative trends) to evaluate compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations. Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from staff, district personnel, Governing Board, and other professional organizations (e.g., accounting guidelines, expenditure status, grant guidelines, annual budget requirements) to resolve problems, provide information, and/or refer to appropriate resources. Reviews and develops pupil attendance accounting procedures to verify attendance accounting. Serves as District resource for budget and fiscal information (e.g., providing budget information and training for school sites and departments, advising District and site administrators and other personnel) to provide direction and support, make recommendations, maximize use of funds, and ensure overall operations are within budget. Supervises staff (e.g., accountants, payroll department staff, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, purchasing staff) to ensure accurate fiscal management for general fund and child development. Supports the Assistant Superintendent of Business, school sites, and District Departments (e.g., technical expertise, formulation of policies, school sites internal auditing, coordination of the annual independent audit) to provide professional direction for all District Fiscal operations. Education Bachelor's Degree or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in public administration, accounting/finance, business administration, or related field. J-18808-Ljbffr by Jobble