Executive Director Business Services

Position:  Executive Director Business Services
Work Schedule:  Full-time, 12-months/year
Start Date: ASAP
Pay:  $180,000 - $210,000  dependent on qualifications 
Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life and other benefits in accordance with the Summary of Benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and eight to ten years accounting and finance experience.
• Experience with Minnesota school district funding is strongly desired in a similar position.
• Knowledge of budget control and revenue projections, governmental accounting standards board (GASB) preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations using spreadsheets.
• Ability to keep informed of and comply with federal, state, local and district regulation and policies concerning school business affairs.
• Ability to lead and train personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including formal presentations.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive accounting reports.

Responsibilities:

• Develops short-term and long-term financial goals for the district, regular financial forecasts, and other financial reports for internal and external use by the District.
• Directs, plans and coordinates the District's budget planning, development and implementation process.
• Develops and monitors the District's cash flow, debt management, long-term capital planning/management, financial forecasts, student accounting and student enrollment projections and board policies.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the District's decentralized purchasing, contracting, risk management, and related functions
• Provides strategic leadership through integrated practices for the finance and other operational departments
• Provides technical financial advice and counsel to directors, managers, superintendent and school board on all financial matters
• Oversees the essential business/finance department functions including accounting, student enrollment, payroll, purchasing, as well as the following operational departments: transportation, food service, and maintenance.
• Cost negotiation packages for the district for negotiated bargaining groups.