JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Business Operations
CLASSIFICATION: MAISD Administrator - Professional
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services
SUPERVISES: Senior Financial Services Specialists, Financial Services Specialists,
Special Education Financial Project Specialist, Grants Financial Specialist, and Business Services Staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or better in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, State School Accounting Manual, personal computers, and spreadsheets.
• Planning/Organizational Skills – The Director of Financial Services requires strong organizational skills to ensure that workflow remains smooth, is coordinated appropriately, and is completed in a timely fashion.
• Problem Solving Skills – The ability to recognize, analyze, and propose solutions to departmental operational problems is very important to this position.
• Multi-Tasking Skills – An ability to simultaneously work with various staff and to coordinate multiple grants within the MAISD is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSBO Chief Financial Officer (CFO) certification, or eligible to obtain such certification.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Masters Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Successful experience in a school or service agency as an accountant or bookkeeper.
• Successful experience as a supervisor of accounting or bookkeeping personnel.
  PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Administrative employee skillfully demonstrates …

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some light lifting and moving of supplies or equipment may occasionally be required.

• Coordinates budget development, including multi-year projections, proposed and revised budgets, monitors budget activity, provides oversight of payroll and benefit budgets and allocations, presents budget information, and provides training to administrators and staff.
• Supervision of final grant closeouts and reimbursement requests as determined by state or other grant providers.
• Provides direct assistance to auditors engaged in the examination of District books, accounts, business procedures, etc.
• Remains current in Michigan school accounting procedures and principles.
• Audits various local district reports for accuracy, resolves discrepancies, and submits reports, as required, to the Michigan Department of Education.
• Assumes responsibility for investment transfers and transactions for the district.
• Prepares periodic and end-of-year financial statements which accurately reflect the financial condition of the District.
• Supervises the various accounting, bookkeeping, and recordkeeping functions of the department, including but not necessarily limited to:
• Payroll preparation
• Journal entries
• Accounts receivable
• Purchasing
• Accounts payable
• Fund transfers
• Cash receipts
• Employee benefits
• Inventory control
• Computerized accounting/records
• Bank statements
• MUNIS security and account access
• Conducts training for staff and local districts related to various accounting and cost management issues.
• Complies with record retention guidelines as determined by the state.
• Coordinates accounting and general ledger functions, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Michigan Department of Education Accounting Manual and Audit Manual, and federal Uniform Guidance.
• Responsible for property tax management, including taxable value reconciliations, reporting, allocation of tax revenue, and monitoring of revenue and balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for financial reporting, Michigan Department of Education FID reports and required website and Transparency reporting.
• Continually evaluates internal controls and systems/procedures to ensure effective and appropriate financial management.
• Directs and supervises assigned Business Office staff. Determines staff training and development needs and oversees the development and delivery of opportunities and experiences which enable staff to maintain and enhance skills and capacities to serve.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services.