Job Description:
General Function:
Responsible for ensuring that financial management functions and activities are operated in a legal and efficient manner to provide maximum support and contribution to the instructional program of the School District, and providing direction and leadership for Finance Services. Also responsible for working closely with Cabinet members and other members of the executive staff to facilitate support between central offices and schools.

Minimum:   
A) Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and/or accounting.
OR
B) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field and any satisfactory combination of additional experience and technical training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• Experience in public school administration, or leadership of other large, diverse organizations.
• Five years of supervisory experience with responsibilities related to the financial/business operations

Preferred:

• Current N.M. Certified Public Accountant certificate.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.      
• Knowledge of networking theory and data base structure.
• Experience in working with Infinite Visions accounting software.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable policies, state statutes, and federal guidelines, including NM Statutes, NM Public Education Finance Program, Capital Improvement Funding, governmental accounting principles, cost accounting systems, and School Board policy.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and financial operations for school districts and similar governmental agencies.
• Ability to prepare agenda items, and present them to the School Board.
• Ability to use data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of various programs and develop strategies for improvement.
• Knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to oversee implementation of budgeting process.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus.
• Knowledge of state-of-the art research and best practices in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to motivate, lead, and challenge a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Coordinate, manage, and oversee the District's fiscal affairs, including budget development, audit, financial planning and reporting.
2. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff responsible for payroll, budget, finance, and accounting functions.
3. Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s cabinet, and participate in district-wide planning, development, and evaluation to support financial initiatives and processes.
4. Direct and provide leadership to assigned personnel.
5. Assist with district-wide planning to align the use of financial resources to the District’s goals and objectives.
6. Advise the Superintendent concerning matters of finance, associated regulatory issues, and financial reporting requirements; and recommend necessary actions.
7. Direct and oversee the annual budget preparation..
8. Review and monitor financial accounting and reporting activities.
9. Periodically develop and disseminate forecasts of expenditures versus budgetary allocations.
10. Coordinate work with the staff of the external Auditor and oversee responses to and corrective actions of audit findings.
11. Ensure financial initiatives are results-oriented and aligned with the District’s goals
12. Maintain good public relations with parents, businesses, and community groups.
13. Provide input in the development of policies and administrative guidelines for areas of responsibility.
14. Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District.
15. Build synergistic partnerships among principals, parents, businesses, and other community stakeholders, and establish relationships with community leadership and stakeholders to build support for SFPS programs.
16. Serve with other educational leaders on work groups, committees, and project action teams.
17. Assist in interpreting programs, policies, and philosophy of the District to staff, students, and community.
18. Provide input for the preparation of collective bargaining negotiations and the School Board meeting agenda.
19. Respond immediately to emergency situations and serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.