Assistant Superintendent Business Services

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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