Budget Manager - Doyle - 1.0 FTE

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Budget Manager to manage the preparation, monitoring, and evaluation of the district budget. This role will assist the Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services with budget activities and monitor the fiscal activities of the district, including support of the financial systems. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of integrity, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a dedication to creating an inclusive work environment with a growth mindset. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, aiming to ensure every school is a thriving environment that prepares students for college, career, and community. This position offers a great compensation package and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to student success.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major concentration in finance, accounting, computers, and related fields; or its equivalent in training and experience.
Professional administrative experience in an educational or public administrative setting.
2-5 years in progressively more responsible positions in a large organization.
Experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; GASB requirements, and Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements.
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization.
Follow principles and practices that promote and advance anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Commitment to anti-racist approaches in interactions with colleagues, students, and families.
A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; GASB requirements, and Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements.

Nice To Haves

DPI 5008 - School Business Administrator license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation, monitoring, and evaluation of the district budget.
Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services with budget activities.
Monitor the fiscal activities of the district, including support of financial systems.
Develop and manage the budget calendar in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services and district priorities.
Calculate state revenue limits and equalization aid impacts.
Analyze and review budget questions and respond to law changes.
Align the district budget to district/board strategic priorities and core values.
Format and calculate school budget allotments.
Develop and monitor budget standards and implementation expectations.
Support and monitor various areas of the district budget, including working with schools and departments to ensure two-way communication on ongoing budget implementation and spending concerns.
Prepare and facilitate budget transfers.
Collaborate with the MMSD Grants Coordinator and PBPA donation accountant on donation processes and accounting requirements.
Develop and create scenarios to monitor the district budget, including custom reporting as needed.
Identify trend analysis in budgets.
Provide financial data and summarize the data as requested.
Recommend and implement strategies for continuous improvement on the overall budget development and implementation monitoring and analysis of the budget district-wide.
Oversee state law required Fall Budget Report.
Collaborate with the MMSD Comptroller on Department of Public Instruction School Based Financial reporting.
Prepare Board of Education reports.
Maintain and manage the District's Chart of Accounts (COA).
Update COA as necessary in accordance with Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR) coding structure updates.
Oversee state reporting and related software interface design.
Review budgeted staff allocations.
Develop and create scenarios upon request for staffing allocation.
Complete staff allocation preparation and analysis.
Support staffing workbook design and implementation with schools and departments.
Provide supervision for the accuracy of the daily allocation tracking process district-wide.
Analyze enrollment projections for staffing needs.
Forecast development and analysis of expenditures and revenue projections.
Assist and support staff through budget management and staffing allocation.
Serve as Budget Liaison for departments.
Coordinate the assignment of school budget liaisons with the MMSD Comptroller.
Work in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services on all aspects of fiscal activities of the District.
Coordinate and supervise the Budget staff in Planning, Budget, Purchasing and Accounting.
Coordinate and collaborate on support of the MMSD financial enterprise system.
Perform other duties as required and assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees.
Attend district and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values.
Complete any and all district required training.
Build collaborative relationships with business partners.
Coach, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and ensure accountability and alignment with District priorities and strategic goals for direct reports.