MANAGER, FINANCE (JOB ID: 65723)

• Manage the work of 3-5 financial analysts as they provide financial analysis and reconcile financial data for budget owners.

• Review and provide feedback to financial analysts on all financial information presented to ensure that the analysis is rigorous, relevant and provides a high-level of information to budget managers and leadership.

• Review and approve journal entries and budget transfers, prior to submission, ensuring that they appropriately record financial data for various departmental and grant budgets.
• Develop and document processes and procedures, implement process improvements and retain documentation as required.
• Train financial analyst staff.

• Develops and implements goals, objectives and work standards for the financial analysts.

• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of spending, including variances, available funds and future period forecasts to the Finance Director and other leadership team members.
• Develop and manage a system for tracking district-wide grants; ensure that identified expenditures are properly accounted for and adhere to prescribed grant rules.
• Manage the district-wide grant forecasting process; develop and manage a multi-year forecasting view that will guide district leadership and allow for proactive decision-making.

• Works with the Finance Director to ensure that the team is operating in an efficient and effective work environment, is demonstrating enhanced productivity and is achieving team objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) or more years of professional level experience in budgeting, forecasting, modeling and analysis.
• Two (2) or more years of management responsibility experience.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.
• Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Ability to effectively lead a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.
• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel.
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget preparation skills are required for the position.
• Ability to effectively communicate various policies and procedures to school staff and department staff.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to work within time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong service orientation and outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with a history of being a relationship builder and valuable business partner.
• Solutions driven and committed to assist the organization in addressing ongoing challenges in professional, creative and unprecedented ways.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and those contacted in the course of work.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off):http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools