Director - OQS Finance

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Finance Section is responsible for calculating and distributing ESEA grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs). ESEA Finance provides technical assistance and fiscal oversight to school officials on federal finance regulations and ESEA Fiscal Requirements such as Maintenance of Effort; Supplement Not Supplant and Comparability of Services.

• Prepare and complete budget forms (core decision item, program description, and new decision item) and respond to corresponding questions including responding directly or coordinating responses for fiscal notes.
• Prepare and review annual budgets, maintain salary reports, and make budget changes as needed.
• Reconcile disbursements, encumbrances, and receipts in order to ensure appropriations, reporting categories and funding is not exceeded and corresponds with amounts in the State of Missouri accounting system. Work with program staff to complete and submit Federal grant applications and required reports.
• Process, review, renew, amend, and approve contracts as needed, as well as review and process invoices for payments.
• Reconcile and review accounts and provide reports on expenditures to program contacts and to outside entities as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor outstanding refunds.
• Provide technical assistance on Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) fiscal requirements by applying a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to ESEA.
• Coordinate Memorandum of Agreements with other state agencies and public institutions.
• Review supporting documentation, perform calculations, prepare deposits, and process payments and/or Final Expenditure Reports (FERs) multiple times a month.
• Oversee and conduct desk, on-site, and phone monitoring’s, including identification of high-risk Local Education Agencies (LEA), to ensure LEA Compliance with ESEA fiscal requirements, and respond to audit requests and questions.
• Read and interpret federal legislation, regulations and other related issues to ensure the Department is in compliance with the ESEA law.
• Attends state and national meetings, as required by the Department and the federal government.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Education, or closely related area.

OR

• Four years professional experience working with audit or financial management procedures or working with ESEA Programs in a managerial or administrative capacity.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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