Director of Finance

Position Description SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title: Director of Finance Department / Building: Finance / Diamondhead Education Center Reports To: Executive Director of Administrative Services FLSA Status: EXEMPT Position Classification: Director Bargaining Unit: Unaffiliated Duty Year: 12 month Revision Date: 11.2.2026 SECTION II: JOB SUMMARY Supervise and coordinate the finance personnel and procedures for the accounting, budgeting, purchasing and payroll functions of the District. SECTION III: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duty/Responsibility #1 30% of time Statement of duty/responsibility: Responsible for District Budgeting Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Supervise and direct the annual budget, revised budget, and audit in coordination with the Executive Director of Administrative Services. Assist Human Resources with staffing by providing coding and budget preparation. Manage budget and expenditure reporting to the district's various budget managers. Assist with District negotiations and staff costing models. Duty/Responsibility #2 30% of time Statement of duty/responsibility: Reporting Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Prepare and review fiscal and performance reports for Federal, State, County and other agencies. Coordinate the District's federal single audit, desk reviews and financial statement audit, including the related ACFR materials. Coordinate and prepare information related to internal and external data requests. Coordinate financial reports to the Board of Education. Upload and submit year end and required financial reports to the Minnesota Department of Education. Maintain the District's financial accounting records in compliance with the State of Minnesota's Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting System (UFARS). Duty/Responsibility #3 30% of time Statement of duty/responsibility: Book-keeping Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Monitor accounts payable, payroll and federal grant processes. Approve and review District bank statements, journal entries, IRS reports and other day to day Business Office responsibilities and operations. Follow District policy regarding investments and monitor the district's cash flow. Coordinate the maintenance of Business Office records. Duty/Responsibility #4 20% of time Statement of duty/responsibility: Professional Development Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Attend trainings and workshops to ensure compliance with changing Federal and State requirements. Attend various finance and Human Resources meetings as a representative of the district. Attend Board of Education meetings and workshops. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. SECTION IV: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred. Valid MN driver's license without restrictions. Experience: Five years of accounting experience working with governmental agencies preferred. Auditing experience preferred. Demonstrated successful progressive school finance leadership. Essential skills required to perform the work: Knowledge: School Finance & Accounting: In-depth comprehension of public-school finance, related statutes, and general accounting processes and procedures Budgeting & Financial Management: Theoretical and practical understanding of budget development and overall budget oversight UFARS Standards: Knowledge of Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) Regulatory & Policy Frameworks: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures Skills: Technical & Software Application: High proficiency in utilizing data analysis tools, operating computer hardware, navigating multiple software applications and databases, and operating standard office equipment (including computers, printers, scanners, calculators, copiers, multi-line phone systems, and fax machines) Leadership & Operational Management: Demonstrated competence in effective decision-making, organizational planning, program implementation and oversight, and leadership Interpersonal & Professional Conduct: Strong interpersonal skills, effective conflict resolution techniques, and consistent demonstration of ethical and professional practices Abilities: Communication & Documentation: Capacity to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well as producing concise and accurate written documents. Diverse Collaboration: Capability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with diverse populations and individuals across a variety of personal and working styles. Supervision & Personnel Management: Capacity to guide, supervise, and discipline staff members possessing different work styles and personalities. Autonomy & Self-Direction: Capability to operate independently and maintain self-directed work habits. Regulatory Interpretation: Capacity to read, analyze, and interpret complex laws, regulations, and District policies. SECTION V: PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Demands N = never / O = occasionally (1-33%) / F = Frequently (34-66%) / C = Consistently (67- 100%) Physical Lifting/Carrying Exposure to Environmental Standing F Up to 10 pounds C Possible exposure to blood- borne pathogens through body O and/or body fluids Walking F Up to 25 pounds F Toxic chemicals N Sitting F Up to 50 pounds N Moving parts N Talking in person/on the phone F Up to 75 pounds N Electrical shock risk N Pushing/pulling O Up to 100 pounds N Explosives N Hearing F More than 100 pounds N Fumes N Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity C Noise Levels Extreme cold (non-weather) N Climbing, balancing O Quiet (i.e. private office) F Extreme heat (non-weather) N Stooping (bend at waist) O Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic) F Varying weather conditions O Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting O Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment) O Sight Stretching/reaching with hands and arms O Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert) N Vision for close work/ability to adjust focus O Distinguishing smell O Looking at computer monitor F Distinguishing temperature O Color vision (identify and distinguish colors) F Traveling by automobile O Peripheral, depth perception F SECTION VI: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND JOB PERFORMANCE Performance of Duties: Employees must faithfully perform, at a professional level of competence, the services and duties prescribed by the district, regardless of whether such duties are specifically described in this policy, in a job description, in a notice of assignment, or in another document. Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of each employee's job. Employees must also comply with all lawful directives issued by the Superintendent or by any other individual with supervisory authority. In addition, employees must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and with all rules, regulations, and policies established by the district. Employees may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct which conflicts in any respect with the interests of the district. Toward that end, employees may not engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with their job duties, the basic educational mission of the district, or the desired image of the district.