HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description For

Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT: Administrative JOB STATUS: Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Business Office Staff REPORTS TO: Superintendent

GRADE/LEVEL: N/A F.L.S.A: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Per contracted days

Position Summary

The Manager of Accounting will be responsible administratively for the fiscal affairs of Hot Springs School District.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To direct financial accounting
To oversee all financial operations of the district
To assist the superintendent in preparation of the budget
To oversee health insurance, dental insurance programs and other fringe benefit programs for employees, maintain all specified insurance records, and account for all revenue received by Hot Springs School District
To be responsible for the disbursement of district, organization, and any other appropriate funds upon the presentation of properly approved claims, payrolls, and other bills
To collaborate with the superintendent and appropriate staff in supervising the budget for secondary textbooks, athletics, workforce education, choir, band, instructional and K-12 library supplies
To ensure that all bank accounts and county treasurer's reports are verified monthly
To maintain postage accounts and ensure cost-effective postal operations
To complete financial reports and statements that are the result of the accounting function
To perform internal audits as necessary
To be responsible for the submission of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report
To procure all district funds, both state and local, that go directly to the Treasurer of Garland County
To report to the superintendent on the business affairs of the school district and recommend any changes and improvements which should be made
To supervise extended day employees
To be involved with human resources at the direction of the superintendent
To enter fixed assets in eFinance
To oversee, monitor, and maintain all third party/external contracts (SSC/ Chartwells)
To serve as the child nutrition director
To create/submit Disbursement report once a month for board meeting
To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree with an accredited educational institution in a job related field. Other requirements per job description; i.e. on-going training for new educational finance laws.

Experience

Three years experience in educational finance or job related field. Other requirements per job description.

Physical Requirements

Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

Other Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

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