Boone County Schools
Position Type:
Classified - Professional
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Finance Department
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Until FiIled Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A TITLE:
Director of Finance
QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, administration, or related field Ability to obtain the requisite Kentucky School Finance Officer certification through the Kentucky Department of Education Has three years of successful professional experience in school/district budget-related functions, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity Has specialized skills and experience in computer applications Has a knowledge of accepted budgetary, accounting, and auditing principles, standards and procedures Has a knowledge of applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws Has the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Has demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to relate to and work effectively with staff and community
REPORTS TO: Superintendent / Deputy Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines, and objectives for fiscal operations, which are consistent with the philosophy and mission of the District Communicate to the Superintendent and/or the Board of Education any known violations or abuses of board policies and acts contrary to fiduciary responsibility of employees related to the financial matters of the District Supervise the management of the financial affairs of the schools and District Office Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning Establishes and supervises a program of accounting adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions Supervises all accounting operations Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds Manages the District's real estate and insurance programs Administers a budget control system for the District Acts as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the District Arranges for the internal auditing of school accounts Interprets the financial concerns of the District to the community Assumes responsibility for the receipt and expenditure of School District funds Prepares and analyzes all financial statements Reconciles all bank accounts maintained by the Board Maintains a continuous internal auditing program for all funds Prepares reports to the proper staff officials concerning the status of their budgetary accounts to guard against the overspending of any budgeted amount Maintains general, revenue, and appropriations ledgers on an encumbrance basis Approves all vouchers authorizing the expenditures of moneys Recommends new accounting methods as desirable and necessary Assumes responsibility for insurance records and insurance accounting Develops budget guidelines, coordinates preparation of the budget, and assists key administrators in review of the budget Prepares analyses of budget requests and program proposals Arranges for and supervises preparation, publication, and distribution of budgets as approved by the Superintendent and the Board Coordinates the presentation of, justification for, and preparation of additional analyses required to understand the budget proposal for action by the Board Assists in the execution of the enacted budget, including the recommendation of administration controls where required Takes the lead in developing improvements in the financial management of the school system, including budget methods, format, and presentation Prepares analyses of program costs and methods of financing, including long range projections of requirements Works with community organizations and citizens in interpreting the financial needs and impact of the school system by providing program and financial data and analyses, through personal appearance, as appropriate Coordinates, processes, and controls transfers of budgeted funds as requested by program directors Directs all financial accounting Provides accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision, and control of the budget Obtains the annual budget requirements for all departments and prepares preliminary budget estimates Serves as accountant for regular budget and all federal, state, and private projects approved by the board Prepares, enters, and records all disbursements of District funds Provides advance warning of potential over expenditure of budgeted funds Supervises accounts payable processes and procedures, verifies by affidavit every such account or demand, except for salaries, exceeding five dollars Supervises payroll authorization preparations and all related files Verifies personally all bank accounts monthly Supervises preparation of monthly reports on personnel and non-personnel accounts Deposits all miscellaneous revenue collected and renders a monthly report to the Board treasurer of the receipts during the preceding month Makes all reports that are the result of the accounting function Prepares financial and other budget reports at regular intervals Provide technical assistance to individual school bookkeepers Assist in the employment and be responsible for the training and evaluation of clerical and financial support personnel Participates in regular cross-departmental administrator meetings Collaborates effectively with all personnel to ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal guidelines Demonstrate ability to adapt to and appropriately support the Board of Education goals as well existing and future needs of the District Demonstrate leadership skills needed to effectively resolve departmental and interdepartmental issues fostering a positive workplace environment Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be required by the supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary - Management Salary Schedule 8 hours per day 40 hours per wk. 246 days 12 months Board approved 6-10-04, Revised 9-11-08, 5-14-2015, 3-13-2025
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Finance Department
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Until FiIled Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A TITLE:
Director of Finance
QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, administration, or related field Ability to obtain the requisite Kentucky School Finance Officer certification through the Kentucky Department of Education Has three years of successful professional experience in school/district budget-related functions, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity Has specialized skills and experience in computer applications Has a knowledge of accepted budgetary, accounting, and auditing principles, standards and procedures Has a knowledge of applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws Has the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Has demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to relate to and work effectively with staff and community
REPORTS TO: Superintendent / Deputy Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines, and objectives for fiscal operations, which are consistent with the philosophy and mission of the District Communicate to the Superintendent and/or the Board of Education any known violations or abuses of board policies and acts contrary to fiduciary responsibility of employees related to the financial matters of the District Supervise the management of the financial affairs of the schools and District Office Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning Establishes and supervises a program of accounting adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions Supervises all accounting operations Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds Manages the District's real estate and insurance programs Administers a budget control system for the District Acts as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the District Arranges for the internal auditing of school accounts Interprets the financial concerns of the District to the community Assumes responsibility for the receipt and expenditure of School District funds Prepares and analyzes all financial statements Reconciles all bank accounts maintained by the Board Maintains a continuous internal auditing program for all funds Prepares reports to the proper staff officials concerning the status of their budgetary accounts to guard against the overspending of any budgeted amount Maintains general, revenue, and appropriations ledgers on an encumbrance basis Approves all vouchers authorizing the expenditures of moneys Recommends new accounting methods as desirable and necessary Assumes responsibility for insurance records and insurance accounting Develops budget guidelines, coordinates preparation of the budget, and assists key administrators in review of the budget Prepares analyses of budget requests and program proposals Arranges for and supervises preparation, publication, and distribution of budgets as approved by the Superintendent and the Board Coordinates the presentation of, justification for, and preparation of additional analyses required to understand the budget proposal for action by the Board Assists in the execution of the enacted budget, including the recommendation of administration controls where required Takes the lead in developing improvements in the financial management of the school system, including budget methods, format, and presentation Prepares analyses of program costs and methods of financing, including long range projections of requirements Works with community organizations and citizens in interpreting the financial needs and impact of the school system by providing program and financial data and analyses, through personal appearance, as appropriate Coordinates, processes, and controls transfers of budgeted funds as requested by program directors Directs all financial accounting Provides accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision, and control of the budget Obtains the annual budget requirements for all departments and prepares preliminary budget estimates Serves as accountant for regular budget and all federal, state, and private projects approved by the board Prepares, enters, and records all disbursements of District funds Provides advance warning of potential over expenditure of budgeted funds Supervises accounts payable processes and procedures, verifies by affidavit every such account or demand, except for salaries, exceeding five dollars Supervises payroll authorization preparations and all related files Verifies personally all bank accounts monthly Supervises preparation of monthly reports on personnel and non-personnel accounts Deposits all miscellaneous revenue collected and renders a monthly report to the Board treasurer of the receipts during the preceding month Makes all reports that are the result of the accounting function Prepares financial and other budget reports at regular intervals Provide technical assistance to individual school bookkeepers Assist in the employment and be responsible for the training and evaluation of clerical and financial support personnel Participates in regular cross-departmental administrator meetings Collaborates effectively with all personnel to ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal guidelines Demonstrate ability to adapt to and appropriately support the Board of Education goals as well existing and future needs of the District Demonstrate leadership skills needed to effectively resolve departmental and interdepartmental issues fostering a positive workplace environment Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be required by the supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary - Management Salary Schedule 8 hours per day 40 hours per wk. 246 days 12 months Board approved 6-10-04, Revised 9-11-08, 5-14-2015, 3-13-2025