Please note: All district administrator positions for Duval County Public Schools are hired based on school board approval. The start date for district administrator positions will occur after board approval which occurs once a month.

Job Summary

Leads and oversees the Business Services Department, including Accounts Payable, P-Cards Federal Grants and Food Service Accounting, Treasury, Investments and Debt Service. Leads the development and maintenance of effective business services programs. Supervises the innovation of new programs and procedures.

Essential Functions       

1. Supervises and trains assigned Business Services staff, conducts performance

appraisals, makes employment and discipline recommendations, and coordinates work assignments.

2. Ensures that Business Services activities are in compliance with Florida Statutes; State Board of Education Rules; Governmental Accounting Standards Board; Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools; and Duval County Public Schools Policies.

3. Assists in development and establishment of procedures and practices efficiently record, summarize, report, and analyze results of fiscal transactions within a database environment.       

4. Establishes and maintains internal controls which meet accounting and audit standards.

5. Plans and assists in providing accurate, timely financial information for fiscal

management of Duval County Public Schools.

6. Prepares, coordinates, and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.

7. Coordinates the month end and year-end closing process as well as the 1099 process.  Review annually the Standard operating procedures as well as the handbooks associated with the areas supervised.

8. Serves as finance Team Lead for SAP testing, enhancements and upgrades.

9. Serves on committees associated with areas supervised and represents the District in implementing the District’s goals and Strategic Objectives

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years public school administration and/or training and experience in business management and accounting.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting and budgeting
• Knowledge of the essentials of business administration
• Knowledge of functions related to payroll, accounts payable, and accounting
• Knowledge of Governmental General Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Public-School Administration
• Knowledge of school laws and regulations affecting fiscal management
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain internal controls, which meet accounting and audit standards
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment
• Ability to design workflow and procedures
• Ability to manage team activities
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes