The Finance & Administration branch provides leadership in the areas of finance and general school district administration. Under the leadership of the Director, staff provide financial guidance along with on going support and training to district and school administrative staff. Staff, also act as resource people to school administrators in matters relating to all support service areas. District policies and procedures are consistently reviewed in an effort to improve operations and achieve the district’s goals and objectives.
The Finance & Administration team is made up of the following people:
Director of Finance & Administration – Carl Carson
Responsibilities –
- Oversee the financial and administrative non-teaching operational services.
- Assist the Superintendent in establishing budget priorities and allocating funds to school
- Review on a regular basis, with the Budget/Accounting Manager the financial operation of the District.
- Participate as a member of the senior management team to develop policies and procedures
- Act as a liaison with the Department of Education and other agencies.
- Act as a resource person to school administrators.
Budget and Accounting Manager – Carolann Spear
Responsibilities –
- Allocate administrative and operating budgets.
- Forecast, analyze, review and prepare timely financial reports
- Supervise accounting staff
- Co-ordinate and prepare year end accounting activities in accordance with government policies and procedures.
- Provide financial guidance, ongoing support and training to administration staff.
- Ensure district purchasing complies with provincial purchasing act
- Prepare reports for presentation to management.
Purchasing/Accounting Clerk – Darlene Power
Responsibilities –
- Purchasing Officer
- Assists Accounting Manager with general accounting.
- Scholarship and bursary accounting.
- Support to schools (school based banking and financial information)
Accounts Payable Clerk – Sylvia Arsenault
Responsibilities –
- Verify, prepare and process all invoices and travel expense forms for payment.
- Respond to various inquiries from office staff, schools, vendors, and other agencies.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations as related to accounts payable
