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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · 5 days ago

Director of Budget

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Director of Budget to oversee the district's operating budget functions. This role involves complex analysis, budgetary controls, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective budget management.

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Responsibilities

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff/programs

Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports

Collaborate and prepare the district's annual budget; assist in the development of the district's budget strategy

Monitor economic conditions as well as state, federal and local legislative activity that affects the district's fiscal landscape and/or has immediate budgetary impact and communicates such events to CFO and ED immediately

Review budget allocations and expenditures for compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations as well as grant compliance and independently approves the expenditures of funds based on board policy

Assist in the development, training and implementation of budget operations policies, procedures, and budgetary controls and recommend changes as needed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

Maintain employee position control through allotments to include verification/tracking in collaboration with human resources

Collaborate and oversee development and modifications of planning/initial budget and revisions through the budget amendment process

Ensure amendments to the budget are timely and accurately reconciled to source documents

Calculate indirect cost rate, hospitalization insurance, retirement rates and budget to the appropriate program report code

Assist with reconciling all budget and salary audit exceptions in timely manner

Assist with Federal Time and Effort reporting

Analyze budgets, staffing assignments, financial information, policies, and procedures and make recommendations

Develop necessary reports and analysis, review with management and program staff

Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required

Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly

Facilitate/participate in professional development workshops and leadership training

Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Perform related work as assigned or required

Qualification

Budget developmentFinancial analysisPublic school financeAccounting principlesSpreadsheet softwareFinancial softwareRegulatory complianceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related area required

Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system financial policies

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school system finances

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and principles of public administration, particularly as they relate to units of local government

Knowledge of State statutes, policies, and regulations regarding financial transactions and of federal laws and rules impacting financial operations

Skilled in technology with demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet software and word processing software

Ability to use computer-based financial software packages to include experience with database search and retrieval both through query functions and typical web-based reporting in order to answer questions or to detect errors

Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress

Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor

Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs

Ability to develop and monitor a budget

Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others

Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums

Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy

Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public

Preferred

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting or related area preferred

Company

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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The mission of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to create an innovative, inclusive, student-centered environment that supports the development of independent learners.

Founded in 1882

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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