Summary

The Executive Director of Business Services is responsible for the fiscal management of the District, providing leadership for the Business Office functions and facilities maintenance and grants. The Executive Director of Business Services provides leadership and coordination in the administration of the District's financial funds, accounting systems, operating budgets and monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements.

Description

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an opening for an Executive Director of Business Services at our Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.
 
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 6 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
            
Description:
Executive Director of Business Services, 8 hours a day for 260 Contract Days. 

Summary:

The Executive Director of Business Services is responsible for the fiscal management of the District, providing leadership for the Business Office functions and facilities maintenance and grants. The Executive Director of Business Services provides leadership and coordination in the administration of the District's financial funds, accounting systems, operating budgets and monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements.
 
Financial Management 

  • Evaluate, develop and implement processes for business office procedures in compliance with state and federal laws;
  • Review and approve expenditures for goods and services and payroll;
  • Review and approve general ledger journal entries;
  • Coordinate billings for services to member districts;
  • Oversee the upkeep of capital assets;
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate the Business Office, Building and Grounds departments;

Financial Reporting 

  • Review internal financial reports and worksheets;
  • Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required;
  • Administer fiscal portion of federal programs as needed;
  • Coordinate and review reports, worksheets and data related to audit, respond to auditor’s questions and resolves identified issues;

Budgeting 

  • Prepares operating budgets, projecting revenues and expenditures, reviews and modifies budgets as necessary;
  • Monitor budgets to be in compliance with state and federal reporting guidelines;
  • Prepare capital expenditure budget and five-year capital improvement plan;
  • Prepare cost studies on programs as needed;

Risk Management

  • Administer District insurance programs to ensure adequate coverage levels in compliance with state and federal laws and employee contracts;

Other 

  • Assist with employee contract negotiations, providing data and insight to contract proposals;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
     

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and five or more years of fiscal management and supervisory experience; Master’s degree in Finance a plus.
  • CPA Certification preferred but not required.
  • Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others;
  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines;
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines;
  • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence;
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion;
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary;
  • Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic;
  • Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures;
  • Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods and ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports of materials, supplies, time, and work performed;
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; 
  • Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form;
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure;
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships;
  • Ability to understand and follow instruction and demonstrate and perform active listening skills as to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; and ability to convey information effectively;
  • Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing complex technical data;
  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems;
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems and process information logically;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions;
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles;
  • Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures;
  • Ability to prepare financial and accounting records; compile, organize, communicate analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data and results concisely;
  • Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget;
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources;
  • Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;
  • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan;
  • Ability to train others and effectively plan, assign, and/or supervise/delegate the work of others;

Pay & Benefits: 
Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available.
 
Application Procedure:
Apply Online at https://www.swmetro288.org/departments/human-resources
 
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Interviews are tentatively planned for November 26th, 27th, and December 2nd. Thoseselected for interviews will be contacted.