Accounting Manager

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

4d•$114,339 - $147,638•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Accounting Manager plans, organizes, and oversees the District’s accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal stewardship. This position provides technical leadership across general ledger management, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and the supervision of accounting staff. The Accounting Manager serves as a key resource to district leadership on financial matters, internal controls, and compliance with California school district accounting standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field required. Additional qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting or fiscal management experience, preferably in a California K–12 school district or public agency setting.
Valid California Driver’s License required.
Current Tuberculosis (TB) clearance required.
Fingerprint clearance (DOJ/FBI) required for school personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SACS reporting, California School Accounting Manual (CSAM), and state/federal categorical program accounting strongly preferred.
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred.
Familiarity with ERP/financial systems used in California K–12 districts (e.g., Escape Online) is highly desirable.
CPA license or School Business Management Certificate (SBMC) is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversees all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger maintenance in compliance with California Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM).
Prepares, reviews, and presents monthly financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and fund balance statements for district leadership and the Board of Education.
Supports the year-end close process, including preparation of working papers and schedules for the Unaudited Actuals and serves as a key liaison to external auditors under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services.
Supports the development and monitoring of the District's annual budget, including providing financial data, account analysis, and reconciliations to inform multi-year projections, under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fiscal requirements by maintaining accurate coding, reconciling restricted funds, and meeting reporting obligations including LCAP, Proposition 98, and categorical program submissions.
Maintains and monitors internal controls to safeguard district assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Oversees and ensures accurate coding of expenditures to appropriate object codes, funds, and program cost centers in alignment with district and state requirements.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates accounting staff; fosters a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Serves as a subject matter expert for the district’s ERP/financial system (e.g., Frontline ERP), including supporting user training and system integrations.
Coordinates financial reporting for special programs, grants, and categorical funds, ensuring accurate drawdowns, reconciliations, and timely submissions.
Assists the Director of Fiscal Services in the preparation of board agenda items, financial certifications (1st and 2nd Interim Reports), and state-required reports (SACS).
Responds to fiscal inquiries from site administrators, department heads, and external agencies in a timely and professional manner.
Supports the District’s technology modernization and financial systems initiatives as directed by the Director of Fiscal Services.
Performs related duties as assigned.