Director of Business and Operations

Position Summary

The Director of Business and Operations is responsible for the administration of the financial and physical plant operations of the district, including development and maintenance of the annual budget and long range financial planning and facility planning.

• Provides leadership of the district’s financial operations and assists the Superintendent with long-range planning.
• Provides leadership of the district's facilities and assets and assists the Superintendent with long-range planning.
• Develops and manages the annual budget to include enrollment and staffing projections, revenue/expenditure forecasting; building/program allocations, revenue and expenditure monitoring; analysis of financial status, communication and reporting of budget status to the Superintendent, School Board and administrators.
• Maximizes resources through expenditure reductions, cost control measures, efficient accounting practices, revenue enhancements and other strategies to insure financial stability and a positive fund balance.
• Oversees and supervises the district accounting processes and procedures such as receipting of revenue, accounts payable; salary compliance, payroll, investments, and grant accounting etc., maintaining an effective internal control system in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Directs the district-wide purchasing policies, procedures and acquisitions in compliance with federal, state and district regulations.
• Oversees all aspects of the district’s capital projects to include bid procedures, contracts and payment authorization.
• Support policy development and contribute to long-term facilities planning, including preparing all necessary state reports, surveys, and ensuring compliance with required regulations.
• Leads the development of construction bond plans, data and documents.
• Oversees district facilities use agreements including establishing rental rates and usage fees.
• Oversees district compliance with state and federal industrial safety and health regulations, to include policies, procedures and employee education.
• Oversees the risk management program, including but not limited to, property and liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and student insurance.
• Oversees the operations of the maintenance/custodial, child nutrition and transportation departments.
• Fiscal management and compliance oversight for all district grant funding.
• Participates in contract negotiations for all employee bargaining groups.
• Prepares and submits business and financial reports, journals, and statements.
• Oversees the district financial electronic data systems.
• Maintains effective communications with staff, school district patrons, businesses, and community groups.
• Coordinats state and federal audits and implementation of District compliance requirements.
• Monitors legislative action and the impacts on financial services.
• Provides financial analysis for levy and bond issue planning. Assists the superintendent in working with the School Board and citizens groups regarding M&O levies and bonds.
• Participates with county and state organizations in staying abreast of school finance reform and other district-related issues.
• Maintains professional relationships with ESD 113, OSPI, and other districts.
• Serves as an effective member of the District’s cabinet and leadership team.
• Attends all meetings of the School Board and presents monthly fiscal reports in addition to other departmental information when appropriate.
• Attends meetings and conferences as required.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting or related areas preferred.
• Five consecutive years’ experience in a public-school business management position will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in public school district budget preparation, management and analysis preferred.
• Experience in public school accounting and WESPaC electronic financial data system preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses:
  None

• Highest ethical standard of honesty, responsibility and…