Director of Finance- (Pending Board approval) at Maricopa Unified School District #20

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

POSITION:  Director of Finance

CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt, Administrative Compensation Plan, 12-Month Work Calendar

REPORTS TO: Director of Business Services                  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and reviews district programs in the areas of financial planning &

budget, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and fixed assets, to ensure efficient and effective support

for the educational process.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES (essential functions)

• Assists with managing all fiscal affairs for the district, under the direction of the Director of Business Services, including financial planning and reporting, debt service management, and audit compliance.

• Assists with the establishment and supervision of an accounting program in accordance with the Uniform System of Financial Records (U.S.F.R.).

• Works directly with the CFO and Director of Business Services with the development and administration of the district's annual Expenditure Budget; the Annual Financial Report; meets all state-mandated deadlines and requirements pertaining to Budget and AFR reporting, dissemination, and control; responsible for preparing additional financial reports as requested or required.

• Assists with the supervision of special and student activity accounts and account reconciliation.

• Assists with supervision/oversight of fixed asset accounting, asset reconciliation, and inventories.

• Recommends the establishment of and monitors the administration of financial records management and reporting procedures and techniques as they relate to the efficient functioning of the district.

• Balances entries recorded in individual journals and ledgers; traces errors and records adjustments to revenues and expenditures posted to incorrect accounts; transfers data as necessary to the general ledger.

• Works with auditors during all audits of school district accounts.
• Follow District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:          

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of five years in school finance required
• Minimum of three years in school finance administration (Preferred)
• Knowledge of fund accounting
• Experience in budgetary planning and control (preferred)
• Knowledge of grants management (preferred)
• Knowledge of School ERP Pro software (preferred)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:[email protected]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org