EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: 12 months to begin July 1, 2022

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Monday, February 7, 2022 or until position is filled

If you meet the qualifications/requirements submit an online application with your most current information at www.hinds.k12.ms.us

If you should have questions, please contact:  Dr. Delesicia Martin, Superintendent at dmartin@hinds.k12.ms.us

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelors of Science in Business, Accounting or a related field, Master's Degree in Accounting preferred
2. Candidate should have a strong background in or knowledge of fund accounting
3. A minimum of three years’ accounting experience with multi-million-dollar accounts or management position in finance and administration in private or public sector.
4. Proficient in the use of computer technology for accounting and other budget administration tasks
5. Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, practices, and mandated accounting system ofbudget administration and budget planning operations for Mississippi school districts
6. Ability to plan, assign, and direct a staff of subordinates
7. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, the school board, department heads, county/city officials, other school employees and other stakeholders

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Possession of or eligibility for a valid state certificate endorsed in school district business administrator (Mississippi Endorsement 420) or the ability to achieve certification within two (2) years from date of hire.

SUPERVISES: District accounting management including monitoring of personnel allocations and costs, depositing and disbursing of funds, accounting operations for all financial transactions, maintenance of financial records, preparation of periodic and special reports, payroll management, finance department computer operations, employee insurance programs, other financial operations of the school district, and the classified employees who staff the business department, grant proposal writing and administration; budget planning and budgetary policy recommendations; financial planning assistance to cost center managers; long-range planning

REPORTS TO: Superintendent 

JOB GOAL: To support and enhance the educational mission of the school district through careful planning, sound fiscal management, and effective budget administration. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

1. Serves as a resource for and participates in the development of annual and long-range educational plans for the school district
2. Plans and causes to be developed software programs to support accounting and other departmentalprocedures Plans with classified employees assigned to the department the functions and operations of the department and the individual assignments for each employee Assists the Superintendent to plan the annual operational budget; prepares the annual budget as required by law after the budget has been planned Collects and makes available tax and other fiscal data needed for district planning purposes Ensures that all funds are received and deposited in an approved depository Maintains various required accounts to comprehend and to account for all funds Implements and maintains the state required accounting program for school districts Prepares and submits for board approval each month current bills to be paid Prepares and submits to the State Department of Education budget reports and budget information asrequired Invests surplus or currently unused funds in accordance with Mississippi law; maintains current knowledge of cash flow Efficiently implements computer software programs to accomplish numerous financial management and accounting tasks After Board authorization, releases payment of funds Maintains complex financial records and makes periodic and special financial reports Ensures compliances with various local, state, and federal requirements Supervises retirement program records, reporting, and services Supervises employee insurance programs, records, and services Supervises payroll operations and employee check disbursal Supervises account reconciliation and other control procedures Supervises employee leave accounts and check stub reports for employee checks Supervises classified personnel employed to perform various functions within the department Supervises the recommendation of employment of qualified staff Supervises construction projects and provides regular updates to the Superintendent and the Board Assign staff to perform specific tasks and responsibilities within the department Ensures that staff members are kept current, through appropriate in-service Provides financial and budgetary data to principals and department heads in a timely manner as a means for developing and maintaining an effective educational program Participates in or initiates the formation of financial and budgetary policies intended to strengthen and improve program performances Provides information to supervisors for decision making regarding employee fringe benefit programs Advises supervisors regarding legal complications involving financial transactions Prepares reports and other communications and disseminates those to various appropriate audiences Attends school board and local community meetings as well as school district, regional, and state professional meetings as deemed necessary Makes formal and informal reports and presentations to appropriate stakeholders Utilizes specific criteria and appropriate instruments to evaluate performance and productivity of assigned personnel Adjusts departmental processes and/or functions based on data derived from evaluation Prepare for annual audits of financial statements by CPA or State Auditor Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 238 days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Board ofTrustees

EVALUATION: Performance of the Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager will be evaluated in accordance with provision of Board policy.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Hinds County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities and services, or employment opportunities and benefits. Contact:  Sharon Harris, Title IX, 601-857-5222