The Manager of Budgeting is responsible for budgeting and reporting activities of the District including: expenditure budget development, analysis, and reporting; hiring, supervision, and evaluation of accountants; and related accounting department activities. Expenditure budget development, long-range expenditure forecasting, annual staff budgeting, contract negotiation costing, and enrollment projecting are major functions of this position.
Duties of Position:
Develop and monitor the annual expenditure budget for staff, benefits, supplies, and capital. Prepare budget adjustments as necessary to accommodate programmatic shifts, enrollment changes, new revenue awards, and other managerial decisions.
Analyze quarterly budget adjustments and prepare financial updates for staff and the School Board.
Maintain a system of employee position control based on annual budget and adjustments. Collaborate with others to continuously improve the budget content, communication methods, and preparation process.
Oversee the professional accounting services provided by internal staff. Manage daily activities in the area of accounting. Make decisions and recommendations relating to hiring, staff development, staff evaluations, and related activities.
Develop and provide training for accounting and district wide staff on accounting processes and procedures.
Support the accounting staff on five-year general fund financial forecasts, enrollment projections, and staffing.
Perform the lead role and maintain confidentiality in costing employee contracts under negotiation.
Maintain District general ledger account code structure to ensure compliance with State (UFARS) and Federal reporting requirements. Provide coding training and updates for program administrators and support staff as necessary. Review and approve requisitions, credit card activity, budget transfers, and journal entries on a daily basis. Clean up the general ledger on a periodic basis.
Collaborate with the Manager of Accounting on internal and external audit processes. Prepare for the annual external financial audit by preparing reports and documentation for the auditors. Review Federal and State funded programs to ensure district compliance with guidelines. Respond to auditor questions and implement corrective actions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in the Business Services area.