Job Description
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio Employee Position Description & Responsibilities Revised 4/12/2026 Position Title: Fiscal Consultant/Treasurer MVRCOG and Valley Virtual Category: Administration; Classified; Bargaining Unit Exempt; FLSA Exempt Contract: Contract length and days will be determined by the Governing Board; other terms and conditions of employment as per Board Policy and O.R.C. Compensation: Negotiated Education/Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance. Reports to: Governing Board, Treasurer/CFO Supervises: Assistant Treasurer, EMIS Coordinator, and Bookkeepers/Payroll. Job Goal: In summary, this individual serves as the Treasurer of the Mahoning County Regional Council of Governments and the Valley Virtual Remote Learning Academy; assumes responsibility for the receipt, safekeeping, and disbursement of all funds of those organizations; and directs and manages all financial accounting programs and systems of those organizations. Additionally, this individual serves as fiscal consultant whose main responsibilities include providing fiscal support services to School Districts and other clients as outlined below. Qualifications: The following qualifications are considered as guidelines: Possesses a valid/current Ohio School Treasurer license. Experience serving as an Ohio School Treasurer. Demonstrated excellence in fiscal management, accounting, fiscal technology, staff management, and administration. Skills and abilities to write and speak effectively in both small and large group settings. Strong team leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to promote positive internal and external customer relations, including creating effective interpersonal relationships and projecting a professional image. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs. Acquires additional or alternative qualifications as determined by the Governing Board. Alternatives and additions to the above as approved by the Governing Board. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AS FISCAL CONSULTANT: Develops and cultivates relationships with School Districts, Community/STEM Schools and other potential clients/organizations. Provides fiscal services as requested by clients, including, but not limited to: Mentoring and job training/coaching Budgeting and forecast development and review Federal and State grant budgeting and financial reporting Operational analysis of fiscal workflows and resource utilization Provide support and guidance during fiscal audits and/or reviews Design and provide professional development opportunities to District fiscal staff Provide guidance and recommendations on fiscal policies and procedures, including internal controls Lead professional development opportunities for Treasurers and related fiscal support personnel If required by the ESCEO treasurer, serve as Interim Treasurer/Treasurer of Record for a client Any other opportunities not listed above that arise as requested by clients Any other duties as assigned by the ESCEO treasurer PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES - TREASURER OF MVRCOG AND VALLEY VIRTUAL: Attends all Mahoning County Regional Council of Governments and Valley Virtual Remote Learning Academy Governing Board meetings (regular and special), records accurate minutes of those meetings, attests to the accuracy of the minutes and the approving signature thereon, and ensures the security of these very important public records. He/she prepares resolutions for Governing Board approval for placement in the recorded minutes of Board meetings and attends all executive or work sessions of the Board unless specifically excluded. Reports to the Governing Board an accounting of all funds and enters into the minutes. Provides administrative assistance in the operation of all school fund accounts. Receives and classifies all monies, maintains proper accounting records, and disburses public funds by following budgets and appropriations as prescribed by the Governing Board and applicable statutes governing the authority of the office. He/she deposits public funds as received, usually not less than daily, in an eligible depository with whom a depository contract has been approved by the Board as prescribed by the Uniform Depository Act of the Ohio Revised Code. He/she develops and est