Frontline Applicant Tracking - 27J Schools - Brighton, Thornton & Commerce City

Openings as of 4/29/2025

Finance Manager

JobID: 9546

Position Type:
  Finance, Accounting & Payroll Department


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Brighton Learning & Resouce Center (BLRC)


Closing Date:
  05/02/2025


  DESCRIPTION:  Manage the coordination, research, communication and implementation of the District’s financial policies, procedures and internal control framework to ensure compliance Manage position control, financial transparency, district Bond work, and insurance claims. Provide assistance with preparation of the ACFR and responsible for development of Financial Reporting. Oversee and supervise 2-3 accounting staff.

SALARY: Administrative / Professional / Technical Salary Schedule, Range 7, starting at $7,173.25 per month (equivalent of $86,079.00 annually), depending on recent relevant experience.  8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 day / 12 month work schedule.  Position eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the continued development of the District’s internal control framework as required by Uniform Guidance and the audit review process. Monitor and evaluate the implementation and compliance of the internal control framework.
• Responsible for overseeing legal financial transparency requirements including BrightByte (CDE) requirements. Perform annual review and evaluation of Fiscal Management policies.
• Develop and manage position control system for all district positions and ensure proper account coding with payroll staff. Ensure allocation are being met district wide, and create reports when needed.
• Manage the development of Financial Reporting, both internal and external, and it pertains to presenting financial data to our customers; schools, departments, community, Board of Education, etc. Coordinate and collaborate with CFO, Finance Director and Budget Director for concepts and objectives.
• Oversee development, implementation and oversight of student fee processes. Coordinate work flow between student achievement, finance and technology departments.
• Manage and conduct annual physical inventories at all District facilities and buildings. Prepare year-end fixed asset reports for auditors and inclusion in the ACFR.
• Assist the Finance Director with compilation and preparation of the ACFR.
• Responsible for maintaining financial transparency for the District website and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Manage finance related projects to achieve objectives for cost savings and efficiencies related to processes, procedures and compliance of financial data and records.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluation of staff, accountants and technicians.
• Act as District liaison with Adams County BOCES to ensure proper reporting of property and liability insurance issues. Monitor progress of claim, including restitution from courts. Coordinate, monitor, and maintain compliance regarding district insurance policy requirements and rental property agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree or above in Accounting or related business degree or equivalent advanced training and/or experience.
• Over three years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a governmental or school district environment.
• CPA License preferred but not required. 
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial statement reporting. 
• Expert competence with spreadsheet, database and accounting software and knowledge of computers are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills in a complex environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills required at the time of hire.
• General Ledger software (ALIO) preferred at the time of hire but not required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.


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