Director of Finance
Danville City School District - Danville, Virginia
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 matter
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
Shift Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $102,051 to $147,904 per year