Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Finance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or have five years directly related experience
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and methods
Experience meeting deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and numerical data
A high level of proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Able to work independently, while contributing to the entire team
Well versed in oral and written communication

REPORTS TO: SAU #9 Business Administrator

JOB GOAL: To oversee the accounting data concerning financial transactions of expenditures, income and payroll processing and to manage the annual independent audit.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Business Administrator in any departmental task required, including:

Oversees the verification, production and dissemination of 1099 reporting
Approves purchase orders ensuring budget compliance
Manages the fixed asset list for the annual audit, including issuing fixed asset tags
Produces all audit documentation required for the annual independent audit
Assists with year-end closeout procedures, including journal entries, prior year accrued payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Reports monthly lunch data to the NH Department of Education
Provides recommendations to the Business Administrator as necessary to improve the efficiency and compliance needs of the districts
Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Manager and the Finance Assistant to Accounts Payable as directed by the Business Administrator.
Performs any relevant task that may be assigned by the Business Administrator or Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve month year. Salary to be established by the Superintendent and SAU 9 Board.

WORK YEAR: 260 day year/round position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of SAU#9's personnel policies using the Managerial Level Employee Evaluation Form. The Business Administrator and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.

DISCLAIMER: This job description lists the general duties and is not intended to list every specific function that is required. Superintendent and Business Administratorseek amendments as necessary.