School Finance Program Manager - Non-Classified

School Finance Training and Technical Assistance

Develop, implement, and deliver training and technical assistance for school districts regarding school finance, financial monitoring, budgeting, reporting, and accounting.
Provide large-group, small-group and individualized professional development and mentoring to district finance staff.
Create tools and processes that streamline budget development, audit preparation, and financial reporting for districts.
Prepare and deliver content, as needed, for the Financial Policies and Procedures Advisory Committee.
Present at conferences and meetings on school finance and district financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the governmental auditing community in Colorado to ensure two-way communication, issues identification and problem-solving regarding school district audits.

FOCUS Framework for Charter Schools Program and Advisory Board Support

Provide program management support and facilitate the FOCUS Framework for Charter Schools Program, including communication with participants, review of training content related to facility and financial oversight, and integration of school finance requirements into program materials.
Manage and staff from the Charter School Facility Finance Advisory Board, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, facilitating feedback on course development, and supporting continuous program improvement.
Ensure strong communication and coordination between the Advisory Board, program vendors, the School Finance Unit, and the Director of Charter Schools.
Maintain records, track program progress, and support reporting needs related to the certification program.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Ten (10) years of experience only, OR a combination of education and experience totaling ten (10) years.
  Experience Only: Ten (10) years of professional experience in Accounting/Finance preferably at a school district located within the state of Colorado.
  Ten (10) years of experience in advising school district leadership on financial-related matters
  Ten (10) years of experience in mentoring and training finance professionals
  Ten (10) years of experience in a district's leadership role, preferably as a district business manager or chief financial officer.
  Ten (10) years of experience coordinating fiscal policies between district leadership and elected officials and boards of education
  Ten (10) years of school finance experience in a cabinet or leadership position within a Colorado school district.
  At least eight (8) years of experience working with the finance systems of a school district
• Education And Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a Public Policy Field. And at least six (6) years of professional experience in Accounting/Finance preferably at a school district located within the state of Colorado, advising school district leadership on financial-related matters, mentoring and training finance professionals, a district's leadership role, preferably as a district business manager or chief financial officer, coordinating fiscal policies between district leadership and elected officials and boards of education, in a cabinet or leadership position within a Colorado school district, and working with the finance systems of a school district.