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Poudre School Distri Budget Director in Fort Collins, Colorado
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*Information specific to this position: *
Pay Range: $117,885-$151,482.75/year, based on qualifications and experience*
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Percentage: 100%
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Work calendar days: 260
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Duration of position: Ongoing
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*Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. *
SUMMARY: Responsible for providing strategic leadership for all district budgeting functions (annual, multiyear, operating, capital, grants, etc.). Ensure long-term financial sustainability through scenario planning, revenue diversification, and financial forecasting while compliant with state/federal laws and Colorado funding constraints (e.g., TABOR, mill levy). Champion continuous improvement, data transparency, and stakeholder communication, including public-facing dashboards.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
- Lead development, monitoring, and reporting of annual and multi-year budgets for all District funds. Provide advanced scenario modeling, forecasting, and sustainability analysis. Collaborate with District leaders to align budgets with strategic and capital plans. Prepare financial recommendations and budget adoption materials (resolutions, mill levy certifications, amendments).
- Develop budget and provide budget oversight for various programs including programs that are self sustaining through multiple funding sources, such as Early Childhood Education, Child Nutrition, and Employee Self-Insurance, ensuring accurate allocation, compliance, and long-term financial viability.
- Assume responsibility for the systems and system modules used for budget forecasting and allocation, ensuring functionality, optimization, and alignment with best practices. Use data analytics and visualization tools to identify trends, risks, and optimization options.
- Prepare and deliver financial presentations to Board, community groups, and oversight agencies. Develop and maintain internal and public-facing dashboards and financial reports to communicate budget status and trend.
- Partner with Finance department administrators to provide leadership and strategic direction for the entire Finance department, ensuring alignment with district goals and integrated financial planning. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate budget support staff. Oversee training, hiring, performance reviews, and team development. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the team that delivers training and support to staff handling financial transactions outside of the Finance department. Provide visionary leadership for developing innovative strategies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to ensure excellence in financial practices across the district.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local funding mechanisms and incorporate legislative changes (TABOR, TABOR reserve). Develop financial guidelines and procedures and ensure compliance with Colorado regulations, GAAP/GASB, and district policies. Lead initiatives to streamline budgeting processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices. Ensure audit readiness and maintain strong internal controls across all budgetary and site based financial areas.
- Monitor and analyze district cash flow to ensure liquidity, optimize investment opportunities, determine short-term borrowing needs, and maintain alignment with budgetary and operational requirements.
- Provide strategic advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent, Board of Education, school leaders, department heads, and external stakeholders.
- Serve as financial liais n to charter schools for budgeting, reporting, year-end close, and audit requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field
- Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration preferred
- More than five years of advanced experience in accounting, financial analysis, finance, or relevant budget experience required
- Experience in public or preK-12 education finance environment preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- CPA, CGFM, CPFO, SFO preferred
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
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