Assistant Superintendent for Business Services chez Harris County Department of Education

Primary Purpose:

Direct the Department's key business support functions including: budget preparation, monitoring and reporting; financial reporting and accounting practices; contract management and investments. Analyze operating results in terms of budgets, revenues/expenditures, and trends and provides monthly reports to the Department's senior management and Superintendent.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in related field
• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• General knowledge of computer systems and software to support accounting and budget reporting and analysis
• Expertise in investment and cash flow management
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially in oral presentations to groups

Experience:

• Minimum seven to ten years experience with the following:
• At least seven years in a management or supervisory role
• Five years of public sector experience with extensive familiarity of fund accounting
• Experience in preparing, analyzing and interpreting budget and financial operating information
• Experience with alternative forms of financing, both sources and techniques
• Experience with grant management and accounting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supervise the operations of the Business Services, Purchasing Division and the Safe and Secure Schools.
2. Direct general accounting, fixed asset accounting, budgeting, capital outlay control and related fund accounting programs within the Department.
3. Direct the preparation of periodic management reports regarding budget status and trends and overall financial position of the Department.
4. Provide excellent customer services to all users regarding all business functions.
5. Analyze and interpret operating results as they reflect the financial condition of HCDE and make recommendations to improve conditions.
6. Establish the accounting procedures and practices to comply with generally accepted fund accounting principles and management reporting requirements.
7. Manage the approval process for all contracts of the Department, and serve as signature authority when designated by the Superintendent.
8. Serve as liaison with the Department's external auditors; prepare annual financial report.
9. Develop, implement, and promote a comprehensive safety program for the Department related to the area of Business Services.
10. Serve as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet and executive team.
11. Oversee the management of a division consisting of professionals, clerical and support staff.
12. Train Business Services staff on budget, personnel, payroll and facilities procedures and processes.
13. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
14. Oversee preparation of the annual budget with input and direction from the Superintendent.
15. Oversee the administration of the annual budget.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.