Director of Budget and Financial Operations

6 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Cambridge Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Budget and Financial Operations is a critical role within Cambridge Public Schools, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the budget office and other key financial operations. This position plays a vital part in budget development and monitoring, position management, grant administration, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead financial modeling, trend analysis, forecasting, and projections for budget development and management.
  • Develop, review, and maintain up-to-date documentation of financial policies and procedures for use by school and department administrators and by internal finance staff.
  • Manage grant administration, including DESE's two systems EdGrants and GEM$, guiding and assisting departments in the development of grant budgets, tracking grant revenue, monitoring encumbrances and expenditures, and preparing required reports.
  • Develop the end-of-year financial report to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and keep track of and oversee the preparation of other required reports.
  • Support all CPS internal and external audits, including A133s.
  • Stay well-informed about best practices and innovations in the management of public school finances and oversee compliance with state, city, and school district rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Play a leading role in improving the school district's business procedures and systems, soliciting feedback and evaluating operations, identifying weaknesses, helping to develop solutions, and directly managing key process improvement projects.
Requirements
  • Six or more years of experience in budget, grants management, and financial administration, including financial modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting.
  • Refined project management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and seamlessly manage various priorities and tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
  • Track record of progressive leadership experience, including staff supervision and a collaborative disposition; strong technical accounting knowledge required, and at least 3 years in nonprofit accounting is strongly preferred.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience in project management and facilitating change.
  • Undergraduate degree required. Master's degree in public administration, business, or related field preferred.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems creatively and strong analytical skills for data-informed decision making.
  • Advanced skills with standard computer applications, including the Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suites.
  • Experience with OpenGov or similar budgeting software.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar applications, including query writing, is highly desirable.

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