Gen Mgr, Budget

POSITION SUMMARY:The General Manager Budget will serve as financial liaison with other divisions as well as other departments within the Business Services Team to ensure integrated responses to district financial issues and needs. The General Manager Budget will provide service expertise to community members in regard to the financial integrity of the district.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plays an integral part in the preparation of the districts budget and property tax millage assessments.

Works with other divisions and Florida Department of Education in the projection of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) which is vital to the districts budgeting process.

Supports the districts business operations by performing high-level budget and expenditure trend analysis to ensure continuous improvement.

Keeps abreast of federal state and local laws to ensure reporting compliance. Maintains knowledge of standard governmental accounting procedures Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requirements.

Assists the chief business officer as needed.

Reviews policies and procedures in order to make recommendations to improve upon and standardize the processes.

Inspects and analyzes operations within the area of assignment to take action to continuously improve procedures services and support to schools and work locations. Title: General

Conducts training of employees in the procedures and techniques required in the department. Assists staff by providing technical guidance and direction.

Establishes cooperative relationships with district departments employees and suppliers effectively communicating and interpreting policies and procedures as necessary.

Identifies and resolves departmental issues with reference to higher authority as may be required for corrective action.

Represents the department at meetings with other school district departments suppliers and other public agencies pertaining to the division.

Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills abilities and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.

Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions. Conducts cost-benefit analyses. Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget. Conserves organizational resources. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.

Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires respect and trust. Reacts well under pressure. Shows courage to take action. Motivates others to perform well.

Organizational Savvy: Displays understanding of organizational culture and practices. Incorporates organizational awareness into decision making. Utilizes both formal and informal channels to achieve results. Navigates organizational politics effectively. Builds alliances across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Education:A masters degree. Degree or formal training in business/accounting and/or extensive payroll background preferred.

Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting budget or finance preferred with five (5) years of related management or supervisory experience required. Business experience in governmental accounting budget or finance may substitute for the masters requirement on the basis of three (3) additional years of experience. Experience in public school administration public school district administration or other large diverse organizations preferred with three (3) years of related management or supervisory experience required. Verified business experience may substitute for the masters education requirement on a basis of two years of experience for each year of the educational requirement.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals technical procedures or regulations. Writes reports correspondence and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and district data systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand.

Environmental Conditions:Noise Intensity: 3 moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:This position requires traveling to various school sites work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.

SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the districtspolicies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS:All district employees must:

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.

Engage in civility respect and professionalism.

Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

NOTE:School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age. The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

For information regarding this position please contact Rebecca Tamayo ().

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