Director Of Fiscal Services

Bellflower Unified School District•Bellflower, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Executive-Level Financial Leadership Opportunity - Competitive Compensation & Benefits Lead fiscal operations for a school district where your financial expertise directly supports student achievement. As Director of Fiscal Services, you'll oversee budget, accounting, and payroll operations, grow professionally, and help shape district-wide financial policy. Join our leadership team and advance your career while making a meaningful difference in education. BASIC FUNCTION Under general direction, to plan, organize, and direct the accounting, budgeting , purchasing, payroll and financial record management functions and activities of the district; provides leadership and management for all fiscal operations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Director of Fiscal Services provides leadership and oversight for the district's fiscal operations, distinguished from lower-level positions by its responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the entire fiscal services department including supervision of the Accounting Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Senior Accounting Assistants with full managerial authority over district-wide financial functions. The position is distinguished from higher-level positions such as Chief Business Officer in that the latter have broader responsibilities across multiple administrative functions beyond fiscal services, including facilities, maintenance, transportation, and other business operations, and typically report directly to a Superintendent-level role. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Chief Business Officer. Exercises direct supervision over fiscal services staff including the Accounting Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Accounting Assistants, and indirectly supervises Payroll staff, Accounts Payable staff, Warehouse Supervisor, and Buyer.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management within a public agency, including accounting, budgeting, and fiscal administration.
Experience must include two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge of Principles, methods, procedures, and trends pertaining to the management of budget, accounting, and fiscally related processes.
Knowledge of Audit, fiscal control, and research process methods, procedures, and strategies.
Knowledge of Principles, trends, techniques, and strategies of modern organization management and supervision.
Knowledge of Legal mandates, policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to educational fiscal management processes.
Knowledge of Government accounting standards and practices applicable to school districts
Knowledge of California school finance, attendance accounting, and apportionment processes
Knowledge of Financial reporting requirements for educational agencies
Knowledge of Principles of investment and cash flow management
Knowledge of Computerized financial systems and related software applications
Knowledge of Grant management and compliance requirements
Knowledge of Collective bargaining processes and fiscal implications
Knowledge of Budget development and multi-year forecasting methodologies
Knowledge of Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA
Ability to Effectively and efficiently coordinate, manage, and direct the district fiscal programs and processes.
Ability to Analyze financial data and perform comprehensive audits of funds and accounts
Ability to Develop and implement effective budget, accounting, and fiscal control procedures
Ability to Lead and develop fiscal services personnel through effective supervision and training
Ability to Communicate complex financial information clearly both verbally and in writing
Ability to Work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability
Ability to Build and maintain cooperative relationships with administrators, staff, and external agencies
Ability to Exercise sound judgment in financial decision-making
Ability to Adapt fiscal operations to meet changing regulatory requirements
Ability to Present financial information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to Maintain confidentiality with sensitive fiscal and personnel information
Ability to Demonstrate the highest standards of fiscal ethics, professional integrity, and accountability in all aspects of financial management
Ability to Model communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 school district educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in the functions and activities of the fiscal services unit, including budget preparation and control, payroll preparation, purchasing, and record maintenance, and systems and processes pertaining to the proper disbursement of funds, assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Plans, organizes, prepares, and presents periodic financial statements outlining the district's income and expenditure position for all funds.
Performs fiscal analyses and audits and provides preliminary budget estimates and projections.
Oversees the calculation and projection of the District’s apportionments, especially calculations related to enrollment, attendance and unduplicated pupil count.
Counsels, confers with, and advises district and site personnel regarding budget-related matters and issues, and aids in determining alternative fiscal problem solutions.
Reviews, monitors, and controls categorical budgets and major account expenditures, and alerts appropriate management personnel before accounts reach a predetermined expenditure limit.
Directs and performs financial and budget master planning process, including near-, mid-, and long-range planning, determination of human and monetary resource needs, and the establishment of fiscal goals and objectives.
Oversees and executes the planning, organizing, and development of fiscal policies, regulations, and operational guidelines.
Plans, develops, and implements procedures pertaining to the investment of excess district funds.
Serves as a liaison to external auditors and analyzes, evaluates, and interprets audit reports to appropriate levels of management.
Plans, develops, and implements fiscal and record management procedures to ensure adherence to an effective and efficient operational mode.
Reviews, monitors, and evaluates the performance of subordinates and assists them in the resolution of unusual or unforeseen problems and concerns.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.
Aids fiscal service personnel in resolving rights disputes, which may include conducting hearing processes.
May serve as a member or a resource to the District’s collective bargaining team; prepare fiscal information for collective bargaining activities; maintain confidentiality regarding issues related to negotiations and other collective bargaining matters.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and training to maintain current knowledge of emerging trends; makes presentations regarding District financial objectives, plans and achievements to groups and committees.
Coordinates the preparation and administration of grant applications and awarded funds by overseeing necessary documentation, tracking expenditures, and verifying compliance to secure external funding and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
May perform the more technical and responsible fiscal services functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.