DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Madison County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to
qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully,
the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability"
means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however,
may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of
themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
APPROVED: 12 MAY 05 Motion #77
SUMMARY
Under general direction, to plan, organize, manage and participate in the accounting and fiscal
record management and reporting activities and functions; to supervise, review and evaluate the
performance of accounting clerical personnel; to perform the more technical and specialized
accounting and financial record management and reporting functions; and to do other related
work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, schedule, audit, supervise and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety
of accounting and financial record management reporting, including general and special ledgers
for all District funds and special accounts.
Assist in the budget planning and preparation processes, including the formulation of budgetary
formulas and the preparation of budget control guidelines and procedures.
Coordinate vendor payments to ensure that vendors receive payment for products and services
on a timely basis.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of Accounting Unit personnel and assist them in
determining alternative solutions concerning unusual and unforeseen problems and situations.
Develop or assist in the development of improved accounting and financial record management
and reporting systems and procedures.
Prepare or coordinate the preparation of materials for posting or inputting into computerassisted accounting programs.
Monitor and audit the accounting and financial record management and reporting functions to
ensure that established operational procedures and guidelines are followed.
Prepare budget revisions in offsetting deficit accounts.
Perform the more technical and specialized accounting and financial record management and
reporting functions.
Counsel, advise and assist school and District personnel regarding matters relating to
accounting and financial record management and reporting systems.
Prepare or coordinate the preparation of a variety of management related reports, including
budget control reports, financial statements, investment, accounts payable and accounts
receivable reports, payroll, food services and a variety of other computer-assisted reports and
records.
Maintain and supervise the property control records of fixed assets.
Prepare or supervise claims for reimbursement for special education, special projects and pupil
transportation.
Perform financial and statistical research studies as required.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices and procedures of school district accounting, budget planning,
fiscal record management, and data processing systems;
Legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to accounting and fiscal record management
and reporting;
Computer-assisted accounting and fiscal record management systems and equipment;
Principles, practices and techniques of organization, supervision, employee motivation and
training.
Ability to:
Perform responsible and technical accounting, budget and fiscal planning functions and
activities;
Organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of accounting personnel;
Prepare fiscal, financial and narrative reports in a clear and concise manner;
Review, audit and verify financial statements and related summaries and reports;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position
classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of
force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This type of work will involve sitting most of the time, but will involve walking or
standing for extended periods.
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral
information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle
and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the
essential functions of the job.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Experience:
Four years of responsible accounting and financial record management and reporting
experience, including one year in an educational organization management or supervisory
capacity.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor of Arts or higher degree from an accredited
institution, including emphasis in accounting, budget planning, business management or
closely related fields.