Fiscal Analyst II, C&I - INTERNAL ONLY

Job Description

Serves as a fiscal analyst for the Division of Curriculum and Instruction. Performs ad hoc analysis, financial forecasting, and provides analytical support to the offices within the division. Analyzes financial reports, financial systems, and expense tracking mechanisms to provide accurate fiscal guidance. Designs, implements, and maintains expense tracking mechanisms for the division. Assists in the creation and implementation of fiscal training for personnel within the division. Provides fiscal support to offices managing general funds and grant funds. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provides direct support to the Fiscal Officer who serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Academic Officer within the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Assists in the design, creation and maintenance of the budget expense tracking mechanisms managed by the offices within the division. Assists offices in the reconciliation of these mechanisms to the financial system.
• Assists divisional offices in the annual budget process. In consultation with the Fiscal Officer, assists office heads in entering budget requests into the budgeting system.
• Provides fiscal guidance to offices regarding spending methods and the allocation of expenses to the correct account strings. Provides guidance on other fiscal transactions that occur within the system.
• Assists in the analysis of expense reporting, data collection and document preparation for journal vouchers being submitted to the BCPS Accounting Office and BCPS Grant Accounting Office for processing.
• Develops training materials and assists in fiscal training of personnel within the division.
• Assists in the preparation of fiscal grant documentation forms and budget narratives for the grants managed within the division.
• Aids internal and external auditors with the acquisition of requested financial data.
• Performs analytical functions on large data sets requiring the use of complex formulas to provide accurate responses regarding the data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.Five years of experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
  
  

Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Licenses And Certificates

• N/A
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge automated financial systems and reporting tools.Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of local county budget management.Thorough knowledge of financial data reporting. Skill in operating, maintaining, and administering automated financial systems.Skill in analyzing system user needs and requests. Skill in use of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to train appropriate fiscal staff and others in the use of automated systems.Ability to perform ad hoc financial analysis.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• N/A
  
  

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

RETIREMENT:Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System

Grade

Grade 06 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale

SALARY: $82,113 to $132,075 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2025-2026 Effective January 1, 2026) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  
  

Contact Information

Office of Staffing & Licensure

Phone: 443-809-7872

Email: sstahl@bcps.org

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students.  BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

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