Minneapolis Public Schools · 1 month ago
Senior Finance Officer
Minneapolis, MN
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $237K/yr
7+ years expMinneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to provide leadership in maintaining financial stability and sustainability within the organization. The role involves directing and managing the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with policies, and enhancing financial processes to support the district's goals.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the principal financial advisor to the MPS Superintendent and Cabinet; provides leadership, direction and guidance in financial strategies and priorities; compiles, evaluates and analyzes financial data, and recommends solutions; assures the financial activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and accounting standards
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Finance Department; directs Finance programs and operations, monitoring the results to assure the Department achieves tactical goals and plans
Provides leadership, management and direction to the Finance Department staff; identifies opportunities to institutionalize prudent financial management practices; develops efficient and accountable financial infrastructure in MPS practices and policies; manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved
Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions; assures compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures
Anticipates challenges to MPS business operations; reviews operational strategies and determines financial resource requirements and goals; organizes operational priorities to assure proper management of the finance and accounting programs
Analyzes financial information on MPS operations; evaluates needs and estimates financial resource requirements; reviews and monitors status reports and recommends appropriate actions; prepares and presents financial and enrollment forecasts; assures effective communication of financial issues
Monitors Finance Department operations and internal financial controls; assures the quality of the financial activities, services and work products; prepares statistical analyses to evaluate trends and financial status; develops revenue and expenditure forecasts and recommends budget adjustments
Assures that finance functions, including payroll, financial reporting, student accounting, property tax, debt management, investment and cash management, financial statement preparation, and others are supported and directed by positive internal control and prudent financial policies
Coordinates financial issues with MPS management staff, school board, elected officials, outside agencies; interprets and explains MPS policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Seven (7) years of managerial experience in financial and accounting operations
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for Public Sector financial management, including payroll, treasury, grant funds and public debt management
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), standards, recommended practices, rules and regulatory reporting requirements
Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public sector finance officers
Federal and state fund accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards
State and Federal laws governing public sector financial functions and funding
Specialized MPS and state agency accounting software applications, including SAP and State of Minnesota Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS)
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision
Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources
Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures
Analyzing MPS needs and prioritizing and promoting financial strategies to meet future needs
Monitoring and interpreting financial documents and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities
Analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations and strategies
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
Maintaining complex financial and technical records and forecasting revenues and expenditures
Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of Finance Department staff
Developing cost estimates for labor contracts and negotiations
Evaluating workflow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports
Answering questions, advising staff, and resolving problems on finance issues
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software
Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms
Minnesota Driver's License
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
HSA & FSA
Retirement plan
Company
Minneapolis Public Schools
We are MPS. At MPS, we work every day to provide our students an inclusive education, a supportive community and lifelong learning.
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Funding
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CEO
Charletta Mosley [LION]
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