Bethel Park, known for being one of the state’s best school districts, has begun its search for a new financial director.
However, someone interested in the role may ask themselves, “What does the job entail?”
The director of finance will play a crucial role for the BPSD, developing and implementing financial policies while ensuring they meet state and federal regulations.
Other duties include:
- Advise all negotiating teams as it relates to financial matters
- Analyze assessment appeals and the financial impact of refunds
- Attending all committee and public board meetings unless excused by the Superintendent
- Establish with the Superintendent, school board, and administrative staff a set budget
- Having all legal notices and public advertisements prepared and posted
- Manage real estate tax collections and coordinate with tax collectors
- Maintains Prosoft security
- Oversee procurement processes in compliance with the PA public school code
- Study the financial and potential financial needs of the district
- Supervise the business office staff
Assisting a school that has been named a National Blue Ribbon School three times and is often listed amongst others in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list.
Although Bethel Park doesn’t plan to stop making history anytime soon, in September they will be opening Pennsylvania’s largest elementary school.
It will have space for 1,800 students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Preparing those for higher education, something that many students advance to, as their high school boasts a 95% graduation rate.
Not to forget its 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio, 21 advanced placement offerings, and a 1:1 personal device program.
Nevertheless, qualified candidates interested in the financial director position can apply here, as the BPSD continues to set an educational standard in Pennsylvania.
What else can be expected when its schools are built on tradition and focused on the future?
