Strategic Planning Director jobs in Allentown, PA

Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Director of Financial Planning
  • Allentown School District
  • Allentown, PA OTHER
  • Position Type:
    Administration/Executive Director

  • Date Posted:
    2/21/2024


  • Location:
    Administration Center - Allentown, PA


    • Executive Director of Financial Planning
    Salary: $132,318-$185,246

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting or related discipline
    • Minimum of Five (5) years of prior related experience in a school district
    • Proficiency with fund accounting and GAAP
    • Strong human relations and communication skills
    • Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and work independently under broad organizational policies
    • Strong technology and computer application skills
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find acceptable and reasonable

    Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Summary

    To plan and manage the business affairs of the school system in compliance with instructions of the CFO, pertinent laws, state regulations, and Board policies and supervises the Director of Finance, Director of Procurement and Benefits Administrator.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Establishes a system of control for budget execution; directs and supervises all financial accounting in the School District.
    • Assists and cooperates with outside auditing agencies in the conduct of approved audits or review of the district's fiscal records.
    • Translates the educational needs of the district as expressed in periodic meetings into composite short- and long-term financial plans.
    • Assists in the preparation of the annual district budget, reviews it with the Administration and presents it for approval and adoption by the Board of Directors.
    • Prepares cost analysis reports concerning the operation of the school district.
    • Reviews the effect of the educational program on the financial structure of the community and advises the CFO in maintaining a proper balance between the two.
    • Is familiar with all sources of revenues for school purposes and explores new sources. Responsible for obtaining all monies to which the Board of Education is entitled. Collaborates with all concerned in securing the funds necessary to operate the educational program.
    • Works with attorneys and financial advisors to effect suitable financing.
    • Prepares documents as required for processing and bond offerings.
    • Oversees the distribution of payments for construction in progress.
    • Provides the Superintendent and other staff members, as well as the Board, with facts and information that help them in their relations with the public.
    • Interprets the business area of educational programs to the educational staff and public as needed.
    • Communicates with the school solicitor on legal matters as needed.
    • Presents budget related informational sessions to various community groups as needed
    • Assists the CFO and Director of Human Resources in preparing for negotiations as needed.
    • Oversees, directs, and supervises the Business Office staff.
    • Maintains adequate records for all School District employees regarding salary, retirement, social security, withholding taxes, wage taxes, insurance and the like and completes related reports.
    • Oversees the administration of the Employee Benefits Office. Supervises and evaluates the Employee Benefits Supervisor.
    • Supervises and evaluates the Director of Finance.
    • Supervises and evaluates the Director of Procurement.
    • Oversees the administration of the district's tax-sheltered annuity program for employees.
    • Assists in the organization and execution of in-service training programs aimed at increasing the skills of school business management.
    • In conjunction with the Business Office staff, oversees the preparation and certification of the accuracy of monthly and annual financial reports required by the superintendent, Board of Education, State Department of Education and other agencies of government.
    • Establishes the accounting systems necessary to provide school officials and administrators with accurate financial facts as the basis for formulating policies and decisions.
    • Oversees the tax collection systems utilized by the district.
    • Invests the funds of the district on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective cash flow and in a manner that provides maximized returns at minimized risk levels.
    • Assists in the evaluation of computer hardware and systems for handling Business Office reporting requirements of the district.
    • Maintains adequate general liability and property casualty coverage for the district and personnel, as required.
    • Administers the student accident insurance coverage and policy information.
    • Submits information for inclusion in agendas for board meetings.
    • Attends regular, committee, and executive sessions of the Board to advise on matters relating to school district finances and business office functions.
    • Develops and implements policy in the area of school business management, generally accepted accounting practices and related activities.
    • Coordinates activities with the Board solicitor including contracts, retainers, and the processing of bills.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Chief Financial Officer.


    For more information on this position, please read the full description document.
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Transportation Project Manager
  • Traffic Planning & Design Career Center
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Transportation Project Manager Seeking an Experienced Transportation Planning professional Ranked the overall #4 Best Civil Engineering Firm to Work for in the Nation (#1 in our size category), and re...
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Retail merchandising
  • Strategic Retail Solutions
  • Stroudsburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • MERCHANDISING & RESETS STRATEGIC RETAIL SOLUTIONS SRS is Urgently hiring Retail Merchandising Representatives. A successful Retail Merchandising Representative takes the time to build relationships wi...
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Global Strategic Marketing Manager
  • Olympus Corporation of the Americas
  • Center, PA FULL_TIME
  • Workplace Flexibility: Field Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together. Olympus, a leading medical technology c...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Strategic Marketing Manager
  • Tyber Medical LLC
  • BETHLEHEM, PA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionThe Marketing Manager will handle daily administrative tasks, conduct market research, gather consumer behavior data, create reports on marketing metrics, assist in organizing promotional e...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Strategic Marketing Manager - 57
  • Rep-Lite
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Strategic Marketing ManagerAre you a seasoned marketing professional ready to lead and elevate your career? We are actively seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to join our innovative...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Associate Director FP&A
  • Tyber Medical
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: (Associate) Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Position Summa...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director Program Management
  • Germer International
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • Director Program ManagementJOB DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of the role is to plan, organize and control activities to ensure ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pharmacometrics Group Lead (Executive Director)
  • Pfizer
  • Collegeville, PA
  • ROLE SUMMARY Supporting Pfizer Oncology, you will be a senior scientific and strategic leader and a member of the Pharma...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Chief Financial Officer
  • Judge Direct Placement
  • Macungie, PA
  • Our client is currently seeking a CFO with experience in the manufacturing industry. LOCAL ONLY - NO SPONSORSHIP Chief F...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Portfolio Management Office Director
  • Tyndale Company, Inc
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description The Tyndale Company is a private, 7x Top Workplace winner in PA and a 3x winner in TX, a...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Onsite Manager
  • Adecco.
  • Easton, PA
  • About the roleThe Onsite Manager is the primary client contact for our Adecco programs and the initial escalation point ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business Manager - Chemistry and Earth & Environmental Sciences
  • Lehigh University
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • The primary purpose of a College of Arts and Sciences Business Manager is to manage and leverage available resources to ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Project Manager
  • Kenvue
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Project Manager This position reports to Sr Manager PMO and Make Excellence and is b...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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