2024-2025 Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance - Mission Consolidated Independent School District : Job Details

Position Type: Administration/Assistant SuperintendentDate Posted: 11/22/2024Location: Administration OfficeClosing Date: Until FilledIF YOU ARE A CURRENT MCISD EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETE TRANSFER FORM, TRANSCRIPT AND RESUME VIA THE ONLINE APPLICANTS' LINK 2024-2025 VACANCY Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance JOB DESCRIPTIONREPORTS TO: Superintendent APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 226 DATE REVISED: 12/02/2024 WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt >HOURLY RANGE: $123,502 - $170,550 Minimum - Maximum PAY GRADE: AP-12PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and oversee all financial and business affairs of the district including Risk Management, Information Systems and Technology Systems. Serve as the Chief Financial adviser to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (required), Accounting (preferred)

Master's degree in a business related field (preferred)

Certified Public Accountant (preferred)

Five years experience in school business and/or financial operations in fund accounting

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to use personal computer software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Ability to interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data

Ability to develop, manage, and implement a budget and manage personnel

Ability to coordinate district functions

Five years experience in school business and/or financial operations

Experience:

Five years experience in administration of Texas public school business management (working knowledge of technology implementations, working knowledge of PEIMS, Director for Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Asst. Superintendent, etc.)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Fiscal Management

Keeps the superintendent informed on the business affairs of the district.

Evaluates and implements accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommends improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.

Maintains a continuous auditing program for all funds and assists the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit.

Ensures that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.

Develops periodic cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills.

Maintains the district investment portfolio.

Oversees preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for all district bank accounts including vendor and payroll clearing accounts.

Prepares and reviews all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.

Reviews purchase orders and check requests and maintains control of budget by verifying availability of funds.

Assists in the preparation of the budget and development of long-and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.

Plans and conducts needs assessments for improvement of district business operations.

Works with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, and energy needs.

Administers the Finance Division budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.

Provides leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.

Ensures that business operations support the district's goals and objectives.

Regularly prepares and presents fiscal reports to the District administration, school community, and the Board of Trustees.

Serves as the financial information liaison between the school system and the Board of Trustees as well as the community.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Implements policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.

Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Prepares and evaluates monthly financial statements and related budget reports.

Prepares and publishes comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Texas Education Agency requirements.

Purchasing and Inventory

Supervises the preparation of bids and bid specifications.

Receives and open bids; tabulates results and prepares written recommendations.

Personnel Management

Prepares, reviews, and revises business department job descriptions.

Develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective business operations.

Evaluates job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

Recruits, trains, and supervises personnel and makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Community Relations

Demonstrates awareness of district and community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.

Other

Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Budget and Accounting Department 5. Technology Department

Purchasing Department 6. Student Information Systems

Payroll Department

Risk Management

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description. Employee's Signature: Date Supervisor's Signature: Date The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.JD 1.03B >Updated Salary 24-25