Director II, Budget and Accounting - REPOST

Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent Business Services or other assigned administrator the Director of Budget and Accounting serves as a department level director and is responsible for the planning organizing and supervising of the Districts varied operations and programs related to budgeting general accounting accounts payable position control and purchasing. Performs complex auditing budgeting accounting and analysis of budget and financial information and procedures. Assists with the administration of generally accepted accounting principles and practices throughout the District to ensure consistency and accuracy of records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Direct the purchasing position control and accounting/budgeting departments of the districts Business Support Services office.

• Supervise assigned managers in these functional areas.

• Supervise general accounting budget accounts payable and receivable staff as well as other business support services staff as applicable.

• Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; monitor and adjust work flow and assignments to meet established timelines.

• Prepare and review financial statements including the Adopted Budget Interim Reports Unaudited Actuals and other Board of Education reports and other miscellaneous statements as required by the Board of Education as well as the county and state department office of education.

• Serve as the districts primary point of contact with the Alameda County Office of Education and the California Department of Education for all fiscal matters.

• Perform difficult and responsible accounting duties such as the preparation of year-end closing reviewing and authorizing journal entries budget transfers and bank reconciliations making necessary adjustments to expenditures and encumbrances as needed preparing or reviewing important financial statements or claims.

• Lead and coordinate Budget Development and the monitoring of revenues expenditures and fund balances of District Funds and Resources.

• Closely monitor departmental and district-wide accounting and financial reporting practices to ensure compliance with standards appropriate internal controls as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) federal and state rules regulations policies and procedures.

• Represent the district in all fiscal and performance audits. Coordinate work of auditors in conducting audits.

• Respond to all audit requests for documents and information and coordinate the collection of information from other district departments and personnel.

• Manage cash including preparing cash flows projections and all analysis required to monitor and ensure sufficient cash balances in all funds.

• Analyze accounting and statistical data; identify and determine causes of discrepancies and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

• Assist all district leaders with the management of their site and departmental budgets and accounting transactions.

• Maintain continuous review of accounting records and call problems to the attention of department heads.

• Coordinate attendance reporting with the site staff informational technology team and district Enrollment team.

• Oversees and supervises the districts categorical program financial administration including coordinating the creation and board approval of all required plans reports and other accountability measures in collaboration with district program and budget managers.

• Manage/oversee the reliability of District financial information.

• Calculate estimates for labor negotiations and settlements. Responsible for the preparation of the districts AB1200 disclosures for negotiated agreements.

• In collaboration with other district administrators coordinates fiscal and operational oversight of charter schools authorized by the district. Prepares and processes all charter school payments receivables and other financial transactions. Reviews charter school financial reports to ensure all authorized charters are operating in a fiscally sound manner. Coordinates charter school review with the County Office of Education. Communicates with charter school financial leadership to ensure all reports are submitted in a timely manner and to oversee the fiscal health of all charter schools.

• Approve payment vouchers according to established procedures; supervise the preparation of accounts payable vouchers for disbursement; assure the accuracy of payment vouchers as required.

• Train District staff on accounting computer applications and document preparation.

• Develop and implement training for district and school staff on issues related to accounting budgeting and attendance tracking.

• Assist in the formulation and development of policies procedures and programs; assist in the modification of programs and procedures to ensure compliance with established requirements as necessary.

• Manage position control records and coordinate time accounting.

• Attend meetings workshops and conferences related to accounting matters.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Governmental accounting and budgeting (GAAP and GASB) principles and practices with specific attention toward K12.

• Accounts payable and receivable operations in a K12 environment.

• School attendance accounting practices

• Duties responsibilities and functions of positions in the area of assigned responsibility.

• Internet and web-based educational programs financial and personnel applications.

• Supervisory and management techniques

• State rules laws and regulations regarding fiscal matters

ABILITY TO:

• Supervise professional technical and support staff.

• Multi-task.

• Analyze complex problems identify solutions and recommend plans to solve problems.

• Interface and communicate with schools and district departments in order to provide service.

• Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff students administrators parents and others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Business from an accredited college or university with emphasis in accounting business administration or related field. Five years increasingly responsible experience in a school district or seven years in a public agency or private organization of similar size and scope to Hayward Unified School District.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Drivers License and a safe driving record.

Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment

Constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Exams are required for ALL applicants.
If your application is selected to move forward in the recruitment you will be invited to participate in the written exam anticipated for the week of July 7 2025.

If you pass the written exam you will be invited to participate in an oral exam anticipated for the week of July 21 2025.

Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination the quality of the competition and the needs of the service.

Positions in the job classification are exempt and work 12 months per year.

Dates are tentative but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.

Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination the quality of the competition and the needs of the service.

Positions in the job classification are exempt and work 12 months per year.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance short term disability and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
Reflect our diverse community
Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
Empower students furthest from opportunity
Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination
Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please call ext 34102 or 34201 or email The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.
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