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Director of Finance

Spartanburg School District 4

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Position: Director of Finance Location: District Office Reports To: Superintendent Terms: 12 months (240 Days)

Salary: Negotiable

Deadline to Apply: November 22, 2026

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Job Summary Under limited supervision, leads with strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to ensuring the provision of accurate, reliable, and efficient financial services for the district. This role requires proactive planning, collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and driving operational improvements.

The Director of the Finance Department will ensure efficient and effective financial and cash management of the school district’s funds and direct all financial accounting functions of the district in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, federal, state, and local laws and reporting requirements, and will perform a variety of financial activities, including processing, recording, updating, and reconciling fiscal information, providing instructions, recommendations, and/or accounting support to school and department bookkeepers and other finance personnel, analyzing financial activities and expenditures, and communicating with the State Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, other various agencies, and external auditors, as needed.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required. CPA license is preferred.
  • Job-related experience (7 years minimum) with increasing levels of responsibility in local government finance or closely related experience with general accounting concepts is required. Specific knowledge of and experience with governmental fund accounting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards is needed. Applicability to school districts is particularly helpful.
  • Extensive computer skills, utilizing Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for planning and managing projects within an accounting and financial management system environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving may be required to identify issues and assist with creating action plans, including independent interpretation of guidelines.
  • Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with various groups, customer service etiquette; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Supervise overall operations and staff of the Finance Department to include General Ledger, Accounting, School Bookkeeping, Procurement, Payroll, and Accounts Payable to ensure that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated and properly accounted for, expenses are within budget limits, and fiscal practices are followed.
  • Provides direct assistance to the Superintendent for the preparation and accuracy of the annual school district budget prepared and presented to the Board of Trustees.
  • Coordinates and works directly with the District’s outside audit firm during their fieldwork and preparation annually.
  • Responsible for various annual, quarterly, and on-demand State Department of Education financial reports, including transparency documents required to be posted on the district’s website.
  • Responsible for all payroll deposits, as well as all quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, W-2 transmissions, and form 1095 filings.
  • Assist auditors with providing the required information for the Procurement audit annually.
  • Reviews the work of accounting department staff, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvements to improve efficiency in completing work activities and maintaining uninterrupted operations.
  • Maintains a wide variety of fiscal information (e.g. files, records, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
  • Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as needed for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
  • Processes a variety of fiscal information for the purpose of administering grant funds and authorizing action in compliance with accounting requirements.
  • Recommends policies, procedures and actions on issues that relate to accounting functions for the purpose of providing direction and decision-making.
  • Establish internal contracts for all account related functions.
  • Assists with researching discrepancies of financial information (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to procedures before processing for action.
  • Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
  • Ensures the coordination of meetings for training and professional development for school and department bookkeepers during the fiscal year, as needed.
  • Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
  • Participates in conferences and training sessions to increase skill level and knowledge base.
  • Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent.

**NOTE: THE DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE DATE, UPDATE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, CHANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION, OR WITHDRAW POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.

Spartanburg County School District Four Hires Only Highly Qualified Employees

Spartanburg School District Four is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, English-speaking status or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws. Non-discrimination inquiries regarding employees and adults should contact the Spartanburg County School District Four Administrative Offices at (864) 476-3186.

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