MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB TITLE

DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates and supervises the work of accounting, payroll, and benefits for the District;
• Coordinates annual budget development under the guidance of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services;
• Calculation and projection of revenue, estimated income, and expenditures for all funds;
• Monitors and analyzes budget income, encumbrances, and expenditures to insure that expenditures are equal to budget allocations;
• Analyzes budget transfer requests, and recommends approval and approves transfer of budgeted funds in accordance with the established procedures;
• Prepares periodic budget reports and reviews expenditures to assure correct coding and other fiscal procedures;
• Maintains charts of accounts and prepares quarterly annual financial statements for certification of projected solvency;
• Develops, compiles, edits, and approves a variety of fiscal reports for County and state agencies;
• Advises and counsels school and district staff in the preparation of budget requests and amendments for transfers of allocations in accordance with established procedures;
• Schedules, monitors and supervises the assignments of fiscal staff members;
• Develops and maintains standards for performance of positions supervised and advises staff of standards for work performance;
• Supervision and evaluation of the specialized clerical and technical support staff assigned to fiscal services;
• Provides consultation and training for school site and district administrative personnel to assure understanding of fiscal processes;
• Provides oversight on student body and other district programs and funds:
• Attends and participates in Governing Board, budget advisory and other meetings as required and requested;
• Represents the district at various local, regional and state meetings as needed;
• Prepares special financial analyses and reports as required for Collective Bargaining processes, or special projects as needed;
• Reviews and recommends approval of warrants, reviews and recommends approval of purchase orders as directed.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Principles and practices of public school and district accounting and budget development, including relevant laws within the California Education Code and California accounting manuals;
• Principles and procedures for accounting, fund accounting and school district accounting, state and federal requirements and finances;
• District fiscal policies, organization, operations and objectives;
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Accounting and statistics required for the preparation of reports;
• Principles of supervision, evaluation and training for assigned supervisory responsibilities
• Interpret and implement complex governmental regulations and directives;
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of accounting and payroll department
• Operate computer and various office machines;
• Follow written & verbal instructions;
• Make independent decisions;
• Work autonomously;
• Demonstrate good judgment & good problem-solving skills;
• Organize tasks, set priorities & meet deadlines;
• Manage multiple tasks; direct, supervise & instruct others;
• Respond appropriately to evaluation & changes in the work setting.
• Coordinate the development of the annual district budget for all funds;
• Develop effective internal control procedures for the monitoring and amendment of planned expenditures;
• Project income from various sources, including base revenue limits, state and federal projects and estimate expenditures;
• Prepare complex financial reports, including analyses and recommendations;
• Communicate effectively with all levels of district personnel, the board, and the general public;
• Maintain the confidentiality of information used in labor relations or other personnel and fiscal processes;
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and supervisory experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Master's Degree, MBA, Certificate of School Business Management, or CPA is desired.

Minimum of three (3) years of documented supervisory/management experience in the monitoring and operations of a school district budget, including preparation, fund accounting, and monitoring of an annual district budget; equivalent experience may be substituted in a governmental or other public agency; documented experience in the preparation and presentation of fiscal reports required by County and State agencies - or - such alternative the personnel commission may find desirable. Experience in an educational system is highly desirable.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential duties of the job pursuant to the formal Interactive Process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $114,195.00 - $146,467.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person