Director of Finance Cumberland School Department - 4.1 Cumberland, RI Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Overseeing educational financial management Accounting systems Computer operation Committee work Preparation of internal financial performance reports Public sector purchasing Union relations Employee data management Bidding project phase Accounts payable management Contract management experience in education Financial records management Technology management Financial statement audits Labor contracts Overseeing payroll Managing finance teams Vendor relationship management Finance directorship Vendor contract management Accounting standards Budget management in education Office management Practicing budget management in an educational setting Monthly financial performance reviews Senior level Regulatory compliance accounting Employee record maintenance Food service management Terms and conditions negotiation

Full Job Description Essential Functions:

Directly responsible for the School Departments Financial Office Operations, including accounting systems, budget preparation and control, fiscal planning, management, control and reporting; purchasing; food services management; vendor contract management; to carry out related work as required, and participate as a member of the Superintendents leadership team.

Organizational Relationships:

Within the

School Organization:

Reports to the Superintendent of Schools. Manages the Finance Departments staff (5 staff) and contracted for pupil transportation and food services. Works closely with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Human Resources, Director of Special Services, Director of Technology, Facilities Manager and building Principals. External to the School Organization, works closely with Town officials and the Town finance department including, but not limited to, payroll and accounts payable. Meets with the Finance subcommittee and various advisory subcommittees of the School Committee as necessary. Regular contact with the Rhode Island Department of Education Finance Office as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as a collaborative member of the District Leadership team.

Prepares the annual budget according to program, function and object codes per UCOA.Analyzes and monitors all school department expenditures and prepares monthly and annual financial statements.

Perform audits and prepare financial reports required by law, the school committee and the Superintendent.

Prepare and monitor all resolutions and list of bills. Oversight and management of the School Departments purchasing system. Develop a budget and accounting system consistent with municipal and state requirements. Account for all school department revenue and all revenues received by the town on behalf of the school district. Advise on financial implications of all contracts and contract proposals and participate in union contract negotiations.

Responsible for preparing all bid specifications; review same and award contracts after school committee approval.

Oversee payroll operation of the school district. Manage a comprehensive computerized accounting system in accordance with federal, state and GASB rules, regulations and procedures.

Maintains and updates records, compiles information and reports, prepares documents and performs a variety of functions for the finance department.

Acts as a liaison between the school finance department and all other town department, state and federal agencies as required. Attends School Committee Meetings. All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Additional Expectations:

Modernize the accounting system to utilize the comprehensive software and facilitate a streamlined budget process. Increase budget transparency through computer systems and procedures.

Work with the Human Resource Office in creating and implementing a position control system and employee management system.

Manage bond and construction fiscal management pursuant to the ongoing construction projects in Cumberland.