Director II - Finance - Virginia Department of Education

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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director II - Finance is responsible for the direction of financial functions of the Danville Public School system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and direct the accounting operations of the District, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger, risk management and grant reporting
• Assist with supervision of Finance Department staff responsible for accounting and finance functions of the Division
• Ensure that the District complies with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies concerning financial matters
• Direct the development of the District annual operating budget with the direction of the Superintendent; compile necessary data for the budgeting process
• Assist other District Personnel in the preparation of grant applications and budgets
• Analyze a variety of financial information (e.g. budget variances, cost projections, general ledger accounts, payroll, etc.) to provide direction and support, make recommendations, maximize use of funds, and/or ensure overall operations are within budget
• Assist a variety of external agency personnel (e.g. auditors, grant representatives, City Finance staff, etc.) to provide information and general support
• Conduct internal audits (e.g. general and special funds, etc.) to ensure program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices
• Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
• Prepare a wide variety of materials (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board, Superintendent, department administrators, etc.) to document activities and issues, meet compliance requirements, and/or provide supporting materials for requested actions
• Research financial topics and related legal issues (e.g. discrepancies, current legislative trends, etc.) to evaluate compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or CPA preferred
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience required