Closing Date: open until filled
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WELD RE - 8
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
200 S. FULTON AVENUE
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621
PHONE (303) 857-3200 EMAIL: smcclary@weld8.org
Stephanie McClary, Human Resources
POSITION: Finance Manager - Minimum of 225 days up to 240 days depending on final placement
SALARY RANGE: Administrative Salary Schedule plus School District Comprehensive Benefits Package. Current salary range of $66,624 - $108,934, with opportunity for tuition reimbursement of up to $7,000.
SUMMARY:Plan, organize, and manage the operations and activities of the District’s Finance Department, including accounting, financial reporting, financial assistance, budget, grants administration, systems support and project management, payroll, internal audit, and contracting. Supports and advises the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Schools regarding District finance, budgeting activities and ensures compliance with governmental accounting processes and procedures. Is responsible for the District compliance with the CDE Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook (FPP).
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an online application at www.weld8.org along with a cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Internal candidates, please submit cover letters, letters of reference, and current resumes. Supporting materials may be attached to the online application, or sent to Stephanie McClary Human Resource Manager at smcclary@weld8.org
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for oversight of the development and analysis of the annual District budget in accordance with State statute, Colorado Department of Education regulations, and Board of Education policy; forecasting of revenues and expenditures, budget development timetables, budget request reviews, preparation of fiscal overview documents, and review and analysis of October student counts and student count projections.
Provides for effective internal controls and accurate, legal, proper and complete financial transactions; continually monitors fiscal records, transactions, entries and statements for regularity and accuracy; and provides for and communicates results of an independent audit of financial operations.
Review and post as necessary all journal entries for the district – i.e. property tax deposits, interest income, bank fees and other deductions, reclassifications as requested by departments and schools, allocations of field trip transportation, printing and postage costs.
Responsible for completing the Districts Annual Financial Audit and the preparation of the districts Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, responsible for monthly monitoring and reporting to the Board of Education
Assists District Transportation with the annual CDE-40 report. Upload report and supporting documentation to CDE.
Participate in the preparation of the Data Pipeline submission to the State of Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Manage year end accruals and roll over process.
Oversee Federal and state grant reporting
Provide guidance and support to Payroll and Accounts Payable.
Research and document recommendations on governmental accounting standards, new pronouncements and proposed accounting treatments, with an emphasis on Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and generally accepted accounting principles.
Make continuing comparisons between budget and actual performance, prepare reports detailing financial performance compared to forecasts, and prepare explanations of budget variances and deviations.
Assists with financial projections and planning for annual salary negotiations, working with HR on appropriate budget and HCT projections
Oversee the preparation of financial reports and studies, including detailed and summary budget analyses and comparisons, development of charts, graphs, and materials for presentation to District staff, the Board of Education, and the community. Monitors the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Bond Official Statements, and other financial reports. Conduct research and collect data necessary to effectively report on progress on applicable Board monitoring reports.
Working with the Chief Operation Officer will assist in the calculation of the District’s annual mill levy for property taxes and distribute mill levy certifications to the Colorado Department of Education and Weld and Broomfield County after approval by the Board of Education.
Engage with school and department administrators to provide assistance and leadership in the financial and budgeting activities that impact individual schools and departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required; advanced degree (MBA) or CPA preferred
Extensive experience in financial management, with experience in Colorado public education finance is strongly preferred, but we are willing to provide training
Familiarity with Colorado's educational funding structures and reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and financial regulations.
Expertise in budget development, financial planning, and analysis.
Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems. Current system is iVisions but at minimum should have experience in enterprise accounting software systems
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Review weekly accounts payable payments for accuracy, print checks and create positive pay file.
Financial oversight and processing of local, state and federal grants
Reconcile cash accounts and monitor cash position throughout the month
Add GL accounts in the ERP system as necessary.
Review, monitor and assist as necessary to create and post budget transfers,
Monitor and report PERA contributions for Independent Contractor PERA retirees.
Assist with bond related fees, principal and interest payments.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
Resilience and a positive attitude.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Leadership abilities and experience in managing teams.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: open until filled
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- Assignment starting date is negotiable based on availability of candidate
- All contracts of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Position reports to the Chief Operations Officer
- No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.
- Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 S. Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org.