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This position is responsible for financial planning and budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, purchasing, cash and investment management, risk management and insurance, and overall leadership of the district’s business and finance operations. The Director of Finance provides strategic financial guidance to the Superintendent and Board of Education to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of district resources in support of the district’s educational mission. |\n\nDesired Qualifications  \n● Possession of, or ability to qualify for, Iowa School Business Official (SBO) authorization.  \n○ Successful completion of an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and national criminal history background check.  \n● Successful experience as an Iowa public Director of Finance or in a similar field.  \n● Undergraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related area preferred.  \n● Knowledge of Iowa school finance, budgeting, accounting, and regulatory requirements.  \n● Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.  \n\n| Major Areas of Responsibility Financial Planning and Budgeting\u003Cbr>1. Prepare certified and operating budgets in a timely and accurate manner.\u003Cbr>2. Prepare enrollment projections, long-range plans, and financial forecasts to support district needs.\u003Cbr>3. Develop multi-year projections of revenues and expenditures.\u003Cbr>4. Oversee implementation and compliance of grants and categorical funded projects.\u003Cbr>5. Ensure compliance with bond, debt, and financing requirements.\u003Cbr>6. Provide regular counsel and advice to the Board of Education and district administrators on fiscal and operational matters.\u003Cbr>7. Optimize banking, cash management, and investment strategies in accordance with Iowa Code and district policy.\u003Cbr>8. Administer and maintain district property records.\u003Cbr>9. Direct and implement effective systems of internal financial controls.\u003Cbr>10. Oversee maintenance of finance and business records, reports, and files in accordance with district policy and state and federal law.\u003Cbr>11. Ensure district compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory programs (e.g., AHERA, ATA) .\u003Cbr>12. Communicate district budgetary and operational status to the community as needed. |\n| --- |\n| Accounting and Finance Systems\u003Cbr>1. Ensure accounting procedures meet state requirements for all district funds and accounts.\u003Cbr>2. Provide for timely payment of bills, accounts payable, and payroll processing.\u003Cbr>3. Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the Board of Education and administrators, including analysis of revenue and expenditure variances.\u003Cbr>4. Conduct and oversee appropriate internal audit and review procedures.\u003Cbr>5. Complete, monitor, and report activities related to state and federally funded programs.\u003Cbr>6. Maintain effective working relationships with county, state, and other governmental officials related to fiscal operations.\u003Cbr>7. Coordinate preparation of documents for the annual independent financial audit.\u003Cbr>8. Implement audit recommendations related to corrections, adjustments, internal controls, and segregation of duties. |\n\nPurchasing and Supply Management  \n● Oversee purchasing procedures to ensure efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with dis","cbCaiabHI9INb9gt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiabHI9INb9gt","pdf",76007,"English","# Position Overview\n## Reports To and Contract Details\n## Degree of Authority\n## Position Summary\n# Desired Qualifications\n# Major Areas of Responsibility\n## Financial Planning and Budgeting\n## Accounting and Finance Systems\n## Purchasing and Supply Management\n## Risk Management and Insurance\n## General Administration\n## Community Relations\n# Iowa School Business Official Standards","[{\"question\":\"Who does the Director of Finance report to, and what is the contract length?\",\"answer\":\"The Director of Finance reports to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education, with a 12-month contract length.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key responsibilities for financial planning and budgeting?\",\"answer\":\"The role prepares certified and operating budgets, develops projections and forecasts, oversees grant and categorical funded projects, ensures bond and financing compliance, advises the Board on fiscal matters, manages banking/cash/investments, and maintains property records and internal financial control systems.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required or preferred for this position?\",\"answer\":\"The candidate must obtain or be able to qualify for Iowa School Business Official (SBO) authorization, including successful criminal history/background checks, and should have relevant Iowa public Director of Finance experience; an undergraduate degree in finance or related areas is preferred.\"}]","Harlan Community School District Director of Finance - Job Description | PDF",1789337590]