SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Oversee financial functions of the District including financial reporting, budgeting, position control, debt administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal audit, payroll and fixed assets. The Senior Executive Director of Fiscal Services works on a leadership team that supports District Strategy and collaboratively solves problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
•Supervises the Department of Fiscal Services (incl. Payroll) and Budget Department in its daily operations
•Manages accounting plans and procedures to include chart of accounts for District’s fund accounting
•Coordinates the development of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), including audit work paper preparation.

•Coordinates development of the districts budget to include the proposed, adopted, mid-year supplemental and other supplemental budgets as needed.

•Acts as liaison to the Board’s Audit Committee and external auditors as necessary
•Responsible for the District’s cash management programs, including investments of District’s funds in accordance with Board policy and state statutes

•Ensure compliance with GASB standards for governmental accounting, as well as any other relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and industry standards.

•Prepares the cash flow analyses (actual and budget) and oversees cash flow borrowing to meet financial obligations as required
•Reviews interim financial reports on a monthly & quarterly basis for submission to the Board of Education & other stakeholders
•Oversees the District Financial Transparency website in accordance with State statutes

•Prepares reconciliation of financial accounts as needed
•Assists departments/functions with accounts and balances
•Responsible for the District’s financial records retention to include the system for efficient assimilation, reproduction and retention
•Prepares reports and monitors compliance with revenue and spending limitations and pledging requirements contained in Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (Amendment 1) limitations and calculations affecting a variety of accounting and financial reporting applications

•Supervises reconciliation of the District’s cash accounts, including balancing, reporting and administration
•Monitors internal controls and safeguarding of assets issues and makes recommendations for improvements to Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer
•Supervises internal audit and school financial training

•Develops, implements and maintains accounting/finance related policies and procedures
•Acts as a liaison to schools and departments regarding a wide variety of accounting and payroll matters and works to cooperatively provide a system of accountability and efficiency
•Responsible for CDE-3, CDE-18, CDE-40 and various other state mandated reports for timely submission to the Colorado Department of Education

•Develops budget calendar, budget development guidelines, budget training and budget monitoring control, reporting systems, and procedures for adoption of the budget
•Ensures that effective position control methods are used in conjunction with the development and administration of the budget
•Prepares all board agenda items related to budget activities and makes presentations to the Board of Education and other external and internal groups
•Prepares or assists in the preparation of budget requests, project, or program proposals and spending and revenue projections
•Arranges for and supervises the preparation, publication, and distribution of budget documents
•Responsible to develop policy recommendations regarding budget and planning issues
•Develops recommendations for improving the financial and business management within the District, including budget development methods, format, and presentation
•Coordinates, processes, and controls transfer of budget within the constraints of policy and administrative regulations
•Monitors and remains familiar with the Colorado School Finance laws, regulations, legislative proposals, and governmental accounting practices
•Develops finance modules to support long-range planning efforts and maintains a three to five year budget forecast for critical funds or segments of the budget

OTHER DUTIES 
•Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
•Mastery of accounting principles and practices as applied to the financial management & reporting of public schools
•Knowledge of computerized accounting and financial management systems
•Ability to direct accounting and financial reporting functions of the District
•Ability to supervise the work of technical and support staff
•Ability to use standard spreadsheet software fluently
•Ability to communicate effectively
•Ability to lead the work of teams, committees and work groups
•Ability to work cooperatively with others
•Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field
•Ability to act ethically and responsibly in all financial matters

•Mastery of budgeting and accounting principles and practices as applied to public school finance and budgeting
•Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations governing budgetary and related aspects of Colorado school administration
•Ability to direct the budget development and administration program of the District
•Ability to perform sound budgetary analysis and take or recommend appropriate actions regarding budgetary matters

QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
•Certified Professional Accountant and/or MBA
•Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, government preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer and supervises staff of the Fiscal Services and Budget Departments.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a typical office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

FLSA STATUS 
Exempt

1. A Completed D11 Online Application Submission
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional Resume. Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for ALL certified work experience over the last 15 years. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
4. Three Letters of Recommendation (2 supervisory, 1 collegial)
5. Official Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
6. Eligibility for (a copy of) a valid Colorado Licensure (if applicable). Please ensure this is a legible document.

• *Lanes for Teachers are determined by the transcripts provided.
• Grades for ESP’s and Exec Pro’s are determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title
• *Steps for all are determined by their experience listed on the application and resume.