Regional Financial Consultant (Principal Consultant #1873)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsels and provides technical assistance to Regional Offices of Education, district personnel, financial oversight panels, other administrative entities, and Agency staff using a variety of indicators.
• Serves as the primary point of contact on financial matters related to cost analysis, business management, general facilities information, and budget development.
• Conducts financial and trend analysis of school districts and other administrative entities, focusing on financially distressed districts.
• Aids in the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and professional development programs for improving financial management practices.
• Makes recommendations for financial management policies and procedures at the state level.
• Assists in the development and implementation of technological systems at the department level.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate fiscal, staffing, and material resources for assigned projects.
• Monitors projects and activities to ensure they are completed within scheduled timelines.
• Analyzes data and compiles reports for review, executive approval, and implementation.
• Applies technical expertise in accounting and financial management to research, develop, and implement project assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• At least two years of professional experience in K-12 school district accounting, auditing, or school business management.
• Demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, and financial management.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of school business financial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and financial management practices and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Experience in auditing school districts or experience as superintendent or CSBO/business manager for a school district.
• Skilled in database and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of resources allocation and project coordination involving interdisciplinary teams and local school districts.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a variety of information systems.
• Ability to define problems and apply problem-solving techniques to complex issues.