Director of Fiscal Services

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

5h•$168,757 - $207,843•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Business Official, the Director of Fiscal Services plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the District’s budget, accounting, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance functions. The Director leads development of the District’s annual budget, multi-year projections, interim financial reports, and year-end close; manages the annual audit; and ensures that District finances are accurately recorded, properly controlled, and clearly reported to the Board of Trustees, the San Mateo County Office of Education, and the public. The Director supervises two Accounting Managers and Fiscal Services staff, serves as the District’s primary technical expert on California school finance, and acts on behalf of the Chief Business Official as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field required.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting, budget, or fiscal management experience, including at least three (3) years in a California K–12 school district, county office of education, or similar public agency.
At least two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
Valid California Driver’s License required.
Current Tuberculosis (TB) clearance required.
Fingerprint clearance (DOJ/FBI) required for school personnel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience with LCFF, SACS reporting, interim reporting, multi-year projections, and organization-level budget development strongly preferred.
CPA license, CASBO Chief Business Official Certification, or School Business Management Certificate (SBMC) desirable.

Responsibilities

Directs development of the District’s annual budget, including the Adopted Budget, 45-Day Revisions, and budget revisions, in alignment with the LCAP, Board priorities, and the budget calendar.
Develops and maintains Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) revenue projections, including enrollment, ADA, and unduplicated pupil count assumptions.
Prepares multi-year financial projections and scenario analyses that model the effect of enrollment trends, state budget changes, salary settlements, pension and benefit costs on the District’s reserves and long-term fiscal solvency.
Manages the position control system in coordination with Human Resources to ensure staffing, salary, and benefit costs are accurately budgeted and monitored.
Monitors budget-to-actual performance across all funds; identifies variances and recommends corrective actions to the Chief Business Official.
Supports the Chief Business Official in collective bargaining by preparing cost analyses of proposals and settlements and prepares AB 1200 public disclosure documents (Government Code 3547.5).
Supports site administrators and department heads with budget development, monitoring, and training.
Manages preparation and submission of the First and Second Interim Reports, Unaudited Actuals, and all related SACS reports and certifications to the San Mateo County Office of Education and the California Department of Education.
Directs the year-end close process and serves as the District’s lead contact with external auditors; manages the annual financial audit, bond performance audits, and the timely resolution of audit findings.
Ensures compliance with the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM), GASB standards, the Education Code, and federal Uniform Guidance, including GASB 68/75 pension and OPEB reporting.
Oversees accounting for restricted and categorical resources, including federal and state grants, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, and one-time funds, ensuring allowable use, timely expenditure, and accurate reporting.
Oversees accounting and reporting for all District funds, including bond (Building) funds, and provides fiscal support to the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
Manages mandated cost reimbursement (Mandate Block Grant) and other state and federal claims.
Reviews charter school budgets, interim reports, and audits as part of the District’s fiscal oversight responsibilities as a charter authorizer.
Establishes, documents, and monitors internal controls, fiscal policies, and procedures to safeguard District assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Prepares and monitors cash flow projections across all funds; recommends interfund borrowing or short-term financing strategies when needed.
Directs the District’s use of its financial system (Frontline ERP), including configuration of the chart of accounts, system upgrades, integrations, and process improvements that increase efficiency and data quality.
Develops dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that give District leadership timely, accurate fiscal information.
Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of the Accounting Managers and Fiscal Services staff; builds a team culture of accuracy, service, accountability, and continuous improvement; provides professional development and succession planning.
Prepares Board agenda items, budget presentations, and fiscal reports; presents financial information clearly to the Board of Trustees, budget advisory committees, labor partners, and the community.
Serves as the District’s liaison on fiscal matters with the San Mateo County Office of Education, the County Controller and Treasurer, the California Department of Education, auditors, and other agencies.
Keeps current on state budget developments, legislation, and regulations affecting school finance; advises the Chief Business Official and District leadership on their impact.
Acts on behalf of the Chief Business Official as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.