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Assistant Director of Finance

Employer
Danville Public Schools
Location
Danville, VA, US
Salary
$50,604 - $100,248 annually (2018-2019 Pay Scale - may change for 2019-2020), depending on experience and advanced degrees. Danville School Board pays the employee cost, in full, for state-mandated life insurance
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Finance
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 04/19/2019
DEADLINE DATE: 05/17/2019 POSTING NUMBER: 001876
NATURE OF POSITION:
Responsible for assisting the Director of Finance in the direction and supervision of all financial functions of the Danville Public School system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists in the planning and direction of the accounting operations of the District, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger, risk management and grant reporting.
  • Supervises Finance Department staff responsible for accounting and finance functions of the Division.
  • Ensures that the District complies with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies concerning financial matters.
  • Assists in the development of the District annual operating budget with the direction of the Superintendent. Compiles necessary data for the budgeting process.
  • Assists other District Personnel in the preparation of grant applications and budgets.
  • Analyzes a variety of financial information (e.g. budget variances, cost projections, general ledger accounts, payroll, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations, maximizing use of funds, and/or ensuring overall operations are within budget.
  • Assists a variety of external agency personnel (e.g. auditors, grant representatives, City Finance staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and general support.
  • Conducts internal audits (e.g. general and special funds, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices.
  • Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
  • Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board, Superintendent, department administrators, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
  • Researches financial topics and related legal issues (e.g. discrepancies, current legislative trends, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. CPA preferred. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required.

START DATE: July 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter
SALARY / STIPEND: Salary Range: $50,604 - $100,248 annually (2018-2019 Pay Scale - may change for 2019-2020), depending on experience and advanced degrees. Danville School Board pays the employee cost, in full, for state-mandated life insurance; and in part for state retirement and health insurance. Other benefits - sick leave and personal leave.
TO APPLY: Complete a Danville Public Schools online application for "Licensed" positions. Follow all instructions on the DPS "Employment Opportunities" page to apply for this specific position.

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