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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT February 1, 2024

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Projected Effective Date: April 2024

This highly responsible position requires independent initiative, judgment, and decision making. The Director of Finance is required to plan, organize, and perform a variety of duties related to safeguarding the assets of the organization, adheres to generally accepted accounting standards, maintains and improves the system of internal controls, develops efficiencies in transaction processing via technology, and communicates effectively with administrators, employees, and vendors. Directs and performs the essential functions of the Finance Office of Harford County Public Schools.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

Serves as a member of the HCPS Senior Staff.

Directs the activities of the Finance Department including accounting, payroll, and accounts payable; coordinates these activities with other departments.

Supervises the Finance Department staff.

Prepares annual financial statements and ACFR in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Manages cash and invests funds in excess of current operating needs.

Oversees banking relationships.

Manages and coordinates all audits.

Prepares and explains financial reports and other management information reports for internal and external parties as needed.

Maintains a system of funds and accounts that ensures accurate and timely fiscal reporting.

Performs detailed accounting, monthly internal reporting, and other finance functions as workload dictates.

Responds to inquiries from all schools, offices, and external contacts.

Maintains appropriate internal control structure.

Assures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Advises the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services on financial, audit, and payroll matters.

Makes public presentations to the Board of Education and others, as required.

Maintains the confidentiality of information.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is a twelve-month position with twenty (20) days of annual leave. Salary range based on the FY 2023-2024 APSASHC Salary Schedule for Executive Personnel:

Grade K Salary Range: $177,325 - $202,752

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Experience in governmental accounting preferred.

Eight years of successful experience in a related field including supervisory experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office software programs.

Experience with an integrated financial software system, Oracle Cloud software experience preferred.

Able to work independently.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Able to train staff at desk-side or in front of a group.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the online application site, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 will receive immediate consideration.

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410)375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps,org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Rene McGlothlin, Harford County Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, by mail to 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, or by telephone to 410-588-5247 or by email to Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org, or the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education by mail to 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by telephone 1-800-421-3481, or both.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE