NOTICE OF VACANCY
April 27, 2022

POSITION: SUPERVISOR OF FINANCE

LOCATION: Department of Finance/Central Office

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day assignments of Department of Finance staff, taking the lead on all audits, assisting the chief financial officer with oversight of school activity fund operations, treasury management, assisting with the development and management of the operating budget, financial reporting to the Maryland State Department of Education.

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the fields of governmental accounting, finance, budget, and technology in the public or private sector.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have/be:

• Have demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities in the area of accounting and finance.
• Have the ability to oversee staff and build consensus among professionals unfamiliar with financial management.
• Possess knowledge of county, state, and federal regulations pertaining to public education accounting and finance.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in the use of software applications including (but not limited to) eFinancePLUS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and other applications utilized by Calvert County Public Schools.
• Have demonstrated experience with various aspects of the financial operations of a public school system (including but not limited to accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, budgeting, and treasury management).
• Have demonstrated experience with MSDE financial reporting and MABE reporting.
• Have demonstrated experience with quarterly Form 941 and unemployment insurance reporting.
• Have such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Have demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an assistant and advisor to the chief financial officer regarding all financial matters.
• Coordinates and supervises the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant functions.
• Provides direction and support to other departments and schools regarding financial matters.
• Coordinates the compilation of financial data for local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Ensures financial compliance with county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Supports the financial and school system goals of the superintendent of schools.
• This position is responsible for the above duties and responsibilities and others related to this position as determined by the chief financial officer.
• Models respect, professional behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Promotes unity and teamwork and positively interacts with others.
• Possesses the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Follows instructions and completes tasks given by the chief financial officer.
• Has a strong work ethic.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible and extended hours as necessary.
• Works well under stress, demonstrates good time management, and meets all deadlines.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the chief financial officer.

OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs other tasks as required or assigned by the chief financial officer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a typical office environment and may require minimal lifting. Position requires significant periods of sedentary work using a computer, monitor, and mouse, but may also include periods of standing and walking.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be required to work flexible hours as necessary.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications applied to the current Calvert County Public School’s salary schedule for classified supervisory support staff (Meet & Confer). All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled; interviews may begin as early as May 7, 2022. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. James Kurtz

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.