Serves as a key member of the Financial Services Leadership team responsible for managing the daily operations of the General Accounting department; overseeing the district’s internal control structure and environment; and ensuring that general accounting activities and reporting are conducted in a timely manner in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun.
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $135,925.00 - $166,481.00 yearly Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
- Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the school board, superintendent, and district leadership
- Provide financial analysis to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with the district’s strategic goals
- Collaborate with school administrators, department heads, and district leaders to prepare and manage the district’s annual budget
- Monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the fiscal year, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting professional development and adherence to high ethical standards
- Ensure that staff compensation, vendor payments, and revenue collection are managed in compliance with district policies and regulations
- Coordinate external and internal audits, addressing audit findings and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions
- Establish and enforce internal control policies and procedures to safeguard district assets and ensure fiscal accountability
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree - Business, Finance or other related field
- 5+ years Senior Administrator in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning or related financial field
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy
- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization
- Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
- Ability to motivate and influence others
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience as a senior administrator in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning, or a related financial field
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Experience analyzing data to improve processes and programs and inform strategy
- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
- Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels
- Proactive self-starter and leader able to anticipate department needs
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
- Ability to motivate and influence others
- Commitment to racial and educational excellence and equity
- Permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
