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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Summary</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">:  The Director of Finance oversees and manages the day-to-day financial and business operations of the district, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and cash management. This role serves as a key advisor to the Superintendent, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic fiscal planning aligned with organizational goals.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Duties and Responsibilities: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">1.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Financial Management &amp; Accounting</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Supervise all business office operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and payroll.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bank and credit card reconciliations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Fixed assets and depreciation schedules</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Prepaids and amortization schedules</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Notes payable and lease reconciliations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Revenue and deferred revenue recognition</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Accounts payable and receivable reconciliation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Trial balance and general ledger review</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and compliant with applicable standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and all federal, state, and local regulations.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">2. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee accounts payable processes, including:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bill.com imports and processing</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Check run review and approval (coding, documentation, dates)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Daily cash flow monitoring</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Weekly AP meetings</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage accounts receivable and revenue functions:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Record receipts (federal, state, and local funding)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee grant drawdowns (TEAL, G5, E-Rate, EMAT, etc.)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure accurate monthly revenue recognition</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage MySchoolBucks transactions, refunds, and fundraising requests</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">3. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Purchasing &amp; Procurement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee procurement processes and compliance requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Review and approve purchase requisitions, quotes, and funding sources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Approve purchase order revisions and monitor open POs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Review and approve new vendor requests (including compliance verification such as SAM.gov and W-9s).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage insurance renewals and procurement policies.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">4.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Budgeting &amp; Financial Planning</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Lead the development and management of the annual budget.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Prepare budget amendments for Board approval.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee budget imports and revisions in financial systems.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Conduct regular budget review meetings with department leaders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Collaborate with HR on staffing plans, salary verification, and position control.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support PEIMS submissions and financial reporting alignment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">5.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Payroll &amp; Benefits</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide oversight and backup support for payroll processing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Review TRS schedules and benefits payable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">6.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Audit &amp; Compliance</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage all state and federal audits:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Prepare audit documentation and samples</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate with auditors and respond to inquiries</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Review audit reports and management letters</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Present audit findings for Board approval</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure timely completion of all required financial reporting and compliance submissions.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">7.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Grant &amp; Fund Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee financial grant management, including compliance and reporting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide documentation for reimbursements and grant expenditures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage special grant reporting (e.g., MSAP, NSLP).</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">8.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Cash &amp; Risk Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Monitor and manage daily cash flow and banking activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Record bank transfers, charges, and reconciliations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support risk management processes, including workers’ compensation audits and insurance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">9.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Reporting &amp; 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Master’s degree preferred.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work Experience:  </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At least one (1) year of supervisory experience in a school finance or similar environment is preferred.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Competencies:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret applicable policies, state statutes, and federal guidelines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> Knowledge of budgeting procedures and financial and business operations for school districts and similar governmental agencies. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to prepare agenda items and present and defend them to the School Board. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to use data-driven decision-making to determine the effectiveness of various programs and initiatives and develop strategies for improvement. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of the teaching/learning process in the school setting. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to oversee the implementation of a sound budgeting process.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to a consensus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of state-of-the-art research and best practices in areas of responsibility. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to represent TRS at state and regional functions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to motivate, lead, and challenge a team, and establish goals, objectives, and action plans to achieve TRS goals. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences orally and in writing, including electronic media.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Equipment Used: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Microsoft Office, Eduphoria, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). 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