Description

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

POSITION GOAL:               To provide leadership and financial accountability in support of meeting the District’s education goals and mission.

START DATE:                      As soon as possible.

REPORTS TO:                     Superintendent

WORK LOCATION:             Educational Service Center (ESC)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Mission of the Watertown Unified School District is to serve our students by providing education opportunities to promote academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning! The candidate must be committed to fostering the WUSD Mission, understand as well as demonstrate the Wisconsin Administrator Standards, and be willing to lead in an environment that embodies the WUSD Vision, to inspire learners with student centered education strengthened by community involvement:               

Qualifications the district prefers for in this position include:

     Experience in business management and/or administration;

     Previous accounting experience;

     Familiarity with the Department of Public Instruction’s Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR) accounting system;

     Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting structure;

     Four-year degree and possessing the DPI Business Manager licensure (5008);

     Familiarity with Skyward financial system.

     Experience leading strategic budget and financial activities including referenda

The ideal candidate will display the following personal characteristics:

     Commitment to public education and continuous improvement;

     Honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthy;

     Approachable and team-oriented;

     Willing to embrace the Watertown community interests 

RESPONSIBILITIES:          

The following include some, but not all, responsibilities related to this position:

     Serve as the chief financial officer, managing the finances of the District, ensuring the District meets all federal, state, and local requirements;

     Provide leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of District goals;

     Advise the Superintendent and Board of Education on business affairs of the District;

     Oversee all accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, insurances, accounts payable services;

     Prepare the annual District budget and supervise its implementation;

     Monitor the budget and provide appropriate financial information to all administrative staff; 

     Supervise bid specifications and the seeking of competitive bids;

     Prepare the certification of tax levies to municipalities and ascertain the collection of taxes;

     Be familiar with all appropriate school laws pertaining to school finance and the transaction of school business;

     Follow all federal, state, and local laws related to reporting requirements;

     Maintain the annual school census and retention of census records;

     Develop and promote a well-planned safety program, giving leadership and direction in the administration of this program;

     Supervise accident summary reporting and the investigation of serious accidents;

     Supervise the Supervisor of Building and Grounds, Supervisor of Nutrition Services, District accountant, and three business office assistants;

     Direct all school transportation services.  Coordinate and revise bussing contracts for student transportation.  Attend meetings with parents and bus contractors regarding student bussing discipline problems;

     Supervise and coordinate the school lunch program through the Supervisor of Nutrition Services;

     Supervise the operation and maintenance of all District buildings and grounds through the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds;

     Oversee and or perform the evaluation of all custodian, maintenance, nutrition services, and Business Services clerical staff;

     Interpret and communicate to the public any questions or issues concerning the areas of responsibility;

     Attend all Board of Education meetings and be prepared to discuss any or all questions consistent with Board agenda items;

     Provide monthly financial reports to the Board’s Finance Committee;

     Service as a negotiator with the Board of Education Negotiations Committee;

     Supervise all building/remodeling projects;

     Oversee the disbursements and accounting for all state and federal grants; and

     Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and as appropriate to the job assignment.          

SALARY RANGE:               Competitive; Based on Experience

BENEFITS INCLUDE:        Wisconsin Retirement System, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life 

                                           Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Vacation

THE DISTRICT:                  

The District has a total enrollment of approximately 3,100 students spread over eCampus, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.  The Director of Business Services is responsible for an approximate budget of $60 million. The District employs approximately 265 certified staff, 225 support staff, and 16 administrators. 

THE COMMUNITY:             The Watertown community excels in its support for education and provides excellent physical facilities and a comprehensive curriculum for our students.  The Watertown community includes approximately 24,000 residents and is located on the Rock River approximately halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, at the junction of Highways 16, 19, and 26.

Interested candidates should apply on Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)

https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/

The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of 

race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability.