Deputy Superintendent,Business Services

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title: DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES

State Title: Deputy Superintendent, Business and Finance

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL:

To supervise and direct activities regarding budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, cash management, investments, capital financing, student demographics, projections and assignments, audit coordination, purchasing, and financial record retention functions of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in educational administration or corporate administration with five (5) years’ experience in Florida school financial management preferred.
• Certified Public Accountancy preferred.
• Alternative qualifications to the above deemed appropriate by the School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees, and the general public. High degree of ability required in understanding of school funding formulas, state tax laws, and public schools budgeting process. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

SUPERVISES:

Director of Finance, Director of Budget, Director of Purchasing, Associate Director of Payroll, , Director of Federal Programs and Grants and other assigned personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct budgeting, accounting, and reporting of all District financial transactions in accordance with State Board of Education rules, Florida Statutes and Board policy.
• Direct analysis of school funding in the District and report information to Board regarding same. Analyze impact of various school funding proposals and formulas as developed by the Florida Legislature and federal government.
• Provide a process for allocating District resources to schools and departments to carry out their basic function and mission.
• Ensure a system is in place to promptly pay all of the District’s financial obligations.
• Ensure a system is in place to promptly pay all of the District’s payroll obligations.
• Ensure a system is in place to promptly oversee the District’s Federal program grants and School Improvement Programs.
• Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and regular reports are prepared and filed in a timely manner.
• Manage and invest the School District’s temporarily idle funds.
• Participate in the collective bargaining process with employee associations.
• Participate on the Health Insurance Committee (HIC)
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.
• Develop annual and long-range capital project plans and make recommendations regarding financing for various capital projects.
• Ensure a system is in place to purchase goods and materials as needed for the District.
• Ensure a system is in place to secure bids and proposals for goods and services as needed for the District.
• Review District’s FTE survey and oversee audit process and review activities and training of FTE administrators and training of registrars.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

01/23/2012

Revised:

06/12/2018

04/14/2020

03/08/2022

10/27/2026

SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP

PAY GRADE: D18

SHORT TITLE: FIS035

STATE JOB CODE: 75001

Pay Scale

Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $105,001- $196,964