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Application Deadline
12/4/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Contact
Karla Jimenez
kjimenez@cusdk12.org
7607683888 Ext. 3089

Salary
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE: $185,062 / 225 days Range Step 1

Length of Work Year
8 hours/day; 12 months/year

Employment Type
Full Time

JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction to plan, organize, supervise and direct the District’s accounting and financial programs including budget development and control; to perform the more difficult financial record-keeping and report duties; coordinate a complete system of school district accounting services including financial needs; Other areas of responsibility are; purchasing, security and protection of property, insurance programs, school planning and construction, cafeteria services and to assist with legal, legislative matters.

PRIME DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan, organize, supervise and direct the District’s financial and accounting programs including budget development and control, payroll preparation and accounting, attendance reporting, accounts payable and receivable, student body accounting and special projects.
2. Evaluate the financial needs of the district.
3. Estimate and monitor the district income.
4. Develop and recommend long-range financial plans, develop budget projections and projections of income from county, state and federal sources.
5. Participate and direct internal auditing and related financial activities; assist external auditors as needed.
6. Compile, analyze and supervise information and date in order to prepare a wide variety of reports related to the budget, financial/accounting activities and attendance; conduct financial, statistical and analytical studies as required.
7. Interpret, explain and assure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to budget accounting and recordkeeping procedures governing California School districts.
8. Coordinate communication and activities with district departments, other school districts and federal, state and county agencies; provide budgetary, accounting and financial information and assistance to District departments.
9. Select, train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
10. Provide technical advice and assistance regarding fiscal services to site and district administrators.
11. Is responsible for insurance program for protection of personnel, health and welfare and property and liability; advises Board as to business responsibilities and liabilities of the District.
12. Is responsible for legal aspects of school district elections.
13. Is responsible for school site acquisitions and disposition, and all matters related to legal changes, such as handling granting of easements.
14. Is responsible for establishing inventory records and procedures.
15. Is responsible for construction and/or acquisition of school facilities, including a role in the planning of new facilities and sale of school district bonds.
16. Is responsible for enrollment projections, for cafeteria services.
17. Perform other related work as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Extensive background experience in budgeting, budget control and record keeping, cash management, payroll auditing, debt financing, financial record keeping and reporting.
2. Responsible professional level in accounting or related experience in fiscal service operations in a California school district including supervision or coordination of the work of others.
3. Ability to apply training, knowledge and experience to maximize efficiency of the department functions.
4. Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports/information to school district personnel, federal, state, county and others seeing information related to school business accounting.
5. Knowledge and experience with computer hardware used in the business office.
6. Ability to learn and interpret laws, rules, regulations affecting school district accounting operations.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with people and to take an interest in community.
8. Ability to organize and supervise programs and personnel.
9. Ability to communicate and display human relations in working with classified and certificated personnel, administrator and the public.
10. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
11. Thorough knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting and auditing theory and practices.
12. Familiarity with the principles of risk management in health insurance, liability insurance, worker’s compensation.
13. Familiarity with State of California school construction/modernization applications and process as well as school bond funding sources.

OVERTIME STATUS: 
Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:
Management

A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, age, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting  (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.