Senior Manager, Budgeting & Finance

 

 

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager, Budgeting & Finance reports to the Director of Budgeting & Grants Administration and is
responsible for the procurement of all District needs in conjunction with municipal officers; annual budgeting and capital
project development and implementation (in conjunction with the Director); financial reporting; and communicating
financial information internally to District leadership and staff, as well as externally to state and federal agencies.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning, organizing and development of annual school budgets in conjunction with the Director of Budgeting and Grants Management, including capital budgets.
• Assist in performing initial review and multi-year trend analysis of revenue and expenses to ensure accurate projections.
• Assist in examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Monitor disbursements to identify rates of spending comparatively to budget, conduct research, identify issues as they arise and communicate recommended corrective steps as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports ensuring compliance within established departmental budgets, as well as net-school spending.
• Respond to finance and budget inquiries from the Superintendent, principals, and District departments.
• Oversees the Student Activity Accounting, including training, distribution of policies and procedures, and annual reporting.
• Prepare reports for presentation to the Superintendent and School Committee.
• Manage the preparation of warrants for School Committee review and approval.
• Assist with year-end budgetary reconciliations, prepare transfer recommendations and appropriation increases, as well as participate in year-end reporting preparation for reports filed annually with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Assist in the financial administration and reporting of District grants, both in the preparation/submission phase, as well as funds received.
• Regularly create and process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and vouchers for the District.
• Track implementation status and spending on capital projects. Provide reports, data and analysis required by the Massachusetts State Building Authority in relation to the building of a new high school.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as requested.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in accounting, public administration, finance or related discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience in public school district or municipalities in a budgeting/finance role required; five years of experience in K-12 public school districts preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office products. Ability to transition system upgrades and changes as they occur.
• Procurement experience in Massachusetts required; MA Certified Public Purchasing Official preferred.
• Knowledge of MUNIS and/ or Softright Systems preferred.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting issues in a professional manner.
• Strong time-management skills, ability to organize time efficiently; prioritize multiple tasks and adjust workload.

Working Time:
Full-time; steady with peak periods; hours working outside of the traditional business day may be required for school
committee meetings and other priority meetings.

 

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education. This role is an exempt, full-time 12-month salaried position.

 

 

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does
not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational
opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only),
disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any

form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans
individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.