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Responsibilities

• Job Goal: To lead the financial operations of the district including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student accounting in such a way to support the educational programs of the district within the financial resources available and to ensure compliance with district state and federal regulations

• Works directly with the Chief Financial Officer to plan, prepare, present, and monitor annual district budgets and assists in preparation of multi-year financial plans for capital projects and grant programs

• Manages all District funds including bond funds, trust operations, and District financial reporting

• Assist in budget development for all school sites and department budgets within these funds

• Assist Grants Finance Coordinator with the federal, state, and private grants and capital projects in which the district participates. Assist in coordinating the grant application, verifying revenues, monitoring budget balances, completing and submitting cash management, completing and submitting budget revisions, completion reports, and other grant drawdown requests

• Attend classes, seminars and meetings as needed and research topics required to manage responsibilities (e.g., relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, education and school finance law, etc.)

• Prepare, process, and distribute month end reports through Infinite Visions for Chief Financial Officer as required • Have a working knowledge of the federal and state regulations and statute for school districts including the Uniformed System of Financial Records (USFR), the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG), and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Grants Management system

• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial reports and budgets

• Improve knowledge and skills as they pertain to the district’s needs

• Oversight of the 3-year physical inventory of the District Office complex and all Elementary School sites and annual general fixed asset reconciliations

• Compile, extract, and analyze statistical data on District operations, and prepare technical reports as required

• Assist with journal entries as required

• Management of Visions system

• Support the district in preparing for audits and compliance monitoring involved with district funds

• Develop forms, processes, procedures, and policies for the purpose of implementing a consistent budget

• Assist Accounting technicians in reviewing account reconciliations, deposits, and treasurer reconciliation

• Cross train with CFO and Accounting Technicians on all duties that are currently only performed by one person – all Wells Fargo, IRS, AZ Taxes, etc

• Work with legal staff on related matters as appropriate

• Exercises proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District and empowers others to make decisions and carry out responsibilities in support of the District’s objectives

• Follow District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Chief Financial Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent of education, training and experience combined

• Successful experience in public school administration, public school district administration, or leadership of other large, diverse organizations

Salaried Exempt / 12 month position