General Description

Coordinates and supervises the budget office, the development of the annual budget and the management of the current year budget. Performs work under broad departmental policies and established objectives and interprets policy on own initiative. Decisions and actions impact the entire system and extend into the community. Considerable professional judgment is required. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to execute and explain programs and policies. Directs and evaluates the work of administrative and professional staff, including those performing highly technical duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of the school division’s annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Coordinates the development of the annual budget for the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School as fiscal agent for that program.
  
• Directs and coordinates the monitoring of the execution of the annual budget, including development and maintenance of position control.
  
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to schools, departments and staff.
  
• Supervises Office of Management and Budget and assigned staff; evaluates staff; determines and prioritizes staff work assignments to most effectively meet the financial requirements of the school division.
  
• Oversees, coordinates and directs the preparation of various federal, state and local financial reports including the Annual School Report.
  
• Develops and implements administrative policies and procedures for the school division.
  
• Monitors General Assembly and State correspondence to determine the impact on Chesterfield County Public Schools.
  
• Participates in the development of presentations on financial matters related to school division finances and key policy matters.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of fund accounting, financial management, data processing, school budgeting processes and federal and state policies and procedures as they relate to public administration and government operations. Working knowledge in administrative and managerial procedures and processes to plan, organize and direct a complex organizational component and to supervise and evaluate others performing professional work. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, to analyze, interpret and apply state school laws, regulations and local policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or relevant certification (CPA, CFA, CMA, CPFO, CGFM, SFO) preferred. Minimum of 5 years of budget management experience with a solid track record of building teams. MS Office/Google Workspace and integrated database application proficiency preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.