Primary Purpose

Finance manager that performs financial management duties and supervision to the Child Nutrition Department’s financial positions.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Special Knowledge/Skills Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills

Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis and word processing

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Ability to manage budgets

Experience

One (1) year financial management   

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Monitor and audit all Child Nutrition funds as required by department, district, state and federal regulations.
2. Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in food service area.
3. Assist Child Nutrition Director in preparing all necessary data for processing of food service payroll.
4. Work with the Child Nutrition Director to understand projects scope and financial charges to anticipate potential budget shortfalls or savings.
5. Prepare and report real-time and monthly financial information and report on Child Nutrition projects including funds that have been designated or encumbered for individual projects.
6. Prepare and report actual financial results of Child Nutrition program to Child Nutrition Director.
7. Supervise the management of the Child Nutrition Department financial filing system to ensure that records of all financial transactions are supported and easily accessible for reporting and audit purposes.
8. Provide support to the external auditors during the audit of Child Nutrition Department.
9. Oversee the requisition and payment processes for the Child Nutrition funds as needed.
10. Coordinate year-end procedures with accounts payable as it relates to the Child Nutrition funds.
11. Oversee Free & Reduced application program.
12. Prepare monthly reimbursement claim.
13. Assist Child Nutrition Director in preparation of department budget.
14. Oversee all Child Nutrition fixed asset inventory to ensure assets are added, removed and transferred to new locations.
15. Review financial statements for the Child Nutrition Department on a monthly basis.
16. Coordinate training for the Child Nutrition Department regarding financial matters.
17. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
18. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques for food service operations.
19. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis
20. Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports
21. Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices
22. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices
23. Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence
24. Implement effective policy-driven decision making
25. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growh.
26. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
27. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
28. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
29. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
30. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
31. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
32. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
33. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
34. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
35. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
36. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

            Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions, concentration, communicating (written & verbal), interpretive skills, computing, analyzing, and coordinating. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

            Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Repetitive hand motions, frequent phone usage, sitting, standing, walking, noise, and frequent interruptions.

Terms: 230 Days