Business Manager/Director of Finance - Vacancy ID: 250714

The School District of Amery is accepting applications for a Business Manager/Director of Finance. This person will serve as the chief financial officer of the District under the direction of the District Administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist the District Administrator in the general organization and administration of the schools.
* Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for the District including payroll, bookkeeping, purchasing, student activity accounts, grant administration, building funds, and more.
* Make recommendations to the District Administrator relating to the District's financial and business policies.
* Assist in determining practices and procedures toward improving the effective and efficient operation of the District.
* Effectively communicate the District's financial policies and business affairs to the school board, school staff, and the community at large.
* Attend all school board meetings and provide financial reports as needed.
* Assist in the administration of educational programs of the District including developing budgetary needs for programs and staffing.
* Complete the timely preparation of financial reports for the District's operation as well as reports directed by Federal law, state statute, or DPI regulations.
* Supervise cash flow accounting, procedures, analysis, and borrowing.
* Supervise insurance, insurance claims, and risk management for the District.
* Receipt all monies received by the District and account for them in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
* Coordinate the district's annual external audit, assist the auditing agency as needed, and report audit results to the school board.
* Prepare the annual budget and present it to the school board.
* Prepare the annual meeting booklet and conduct the annual public budget hearing.
* Supervise budget disbursements and receipts to keep transactions within budget.
* Prepare multi-year budget projections as needed.
* Assist all departments and schools in monitoring, evaluating, reconciling, and preparing budgets, financial reports, and schedules.
* Oversee all purchasing for the District and the sale of surplus property.
* Oversee inventory systems and records that reflect status of school property and equipment.
* Supervise the preparation of bids and bid specifications and prepare recommendations as appropriate.
* Assist in monitoring food service, transportation, and building and grounds and make adjustments as needed to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
* Assist in creating a long-range plan for the construction, improvement, and modernization of district facilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

* Minimum of bachelor's degree required in business, finance, accounting or related
* Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the license of School Business Administrator (08) preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
* Experience with Skyward or other school finance software preferred
* Proven problem-solving and organizational skills
* Proven skills in oral and written communication
* Proven competence in finance and accounting, with Wisconsin school finance experience preferred
* Ability to provide leadership to administrators and staff and to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with all employee groups
* Strong technology skills
* Ability to handle all information in a confidential manner

Interested candidates should complete an application in WECAN including a cover letter, resume, transcripts, licenses/certifications, and three letters of recommendation.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:

The School District of Amery is a public PK-12 district of approximately 1,300 students in four buildings on one campus. Amery is one of the highest achieving districts in Western Wisconsin. The district encompasses 190+ square miles in Polk and St. Croix Counties, approximately one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Amery is known as the "City of Lakes" which is comprised of four lakes and the Apple River.

The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.