School Finance Program Manager - Non-Classified (33)

Job Title

This role is designed for someone who is interested in supporting Colorado's school districts and charter schools in a fiscal and operational manner.

Job Description

This position is full-time, is supported by both state and federal funds (is contingent upon thecontinued availability of those funds), and is remote. This position will be assigned to serve the Eastern Plains of Colorado and the Southern Colorado areas.

Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs. Approximately of 50% of travel required will be required within the State of Colorado for meetings, trainings, and site visits. Overnight travel is required. Driving Required (Please see description under Conditions of Employment). A Remote (Home) office is required. Required to report to the work location per business needs.

Essential Functions (ADAAA) LIGHT/Office environment: Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.May be required to go through filing cabinets and boxes to find paper files.Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Colorado DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires 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 will substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. The remaining 6 (six) years of professional experience are described below.

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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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS : Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) related to Education, specifically school finance.
• Working knowledge of Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Working knowledge of School District Chart of Accounts.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and GASB and hands-on knowledge of implementation at the school district level.
• Experience developing and implementing training materials for a professional audience.
• Skills in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data queries, and mapping functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required): Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Conditions of Employment (Required): Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.Ability and willingness to complete required travel (50%) Work extended schedule per business needs Report to work location per business needs Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through state and federal funds and is subject to availability.

Driving Required: To ensure the safety and efficiency of CDE operations, certain positions are designated as "Driving Required." These positions are required to safely operate a motor vehicle or a State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle to complete the travel requirements.These positions are subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and a valid driver's license requirement if it meets the following criteria:

• Travel Threshold: The position requires business-related travel at least 20% or more of standard working hours; AND
• Operational Necessity: The travel requirements cannot be reasonably or efficiently met by alternative transportation (e.g., public transit, ride-sharing, or rail) due to:
• Significant travel distances or out-of-state requirements.
• A high frequency of stops at multiple locations throughout the workday.
• The need to transport equipment or travel to areas where public transportation is unavailable or impractical.