Accounting and Budget Analyst, Senior

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a Senior Accounting and Budget Analyst to oversee budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance, enhances financial decision‑making, and mentors staff while supporting process improvements and strategic financial planning.

The position is a 1.0 FTE replacement with standard 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, offering a comprehensive compensation package including integration into the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred for consideration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis experience.
• School district experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth financial analysis and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and trends.
• Lead the preparation, review, and monitoring of the district's annual budget.
• Assist in preparing analyses, reports, and presentations for the Board of Education, committees, and leadership including quarterly and annual financial statements and monitoring reports.
• Serve as a primary liaison for external audits and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Manage special revenue compliance, reporting, and tracking of restricted funds including grants, food service, and student activities.
• Support the financial aspects of bond and mill levy elections by compiling data, preparing detailed financial projections, and assisting with voter information materials.
• Provide strategic financial insights and resource allocation recommendations.
• Develop and deliver training for staff on accounting and budgeting processes.
• Oversee and support financial system updates.
• Contribute to long‑term financial forecasting and capital planning.
• Conduct special projects focused on process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely debt management and oversight of bond issuances.
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to minimize financial risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Type

Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/Accounting and Budget Analyst, Senior

Date Posted

9/28/2026

Location

Educational Support Center

FULL SALARY RANGE: Administrative Level 11 (minimum: $76,401- mid-point: $94,323- maximum: $112,245)

The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

FTE: 1.0

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40

MONTHS PER YEAR: 12

JOB CODE: 250416

POSITION TYPE: Replacement

Location: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

The Senior Accounting and Budget Analyst oversees advanced financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance, enhances financial decision-making, and mentors staff while supporting process improvements and strategic financial planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

1. Perform in-depth financial analysis and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and trends.
2. Lead the preparation, review, and monitoring of the district's annual budget.
3. Assist in preparing analyses, reports, and presentations for the Board of Education, committees, and leadership including quarterly and annual financial statements and monitoring reports.
4. Serve as a primary liaison for external audits and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
5. Manage special revenue compliance, reporting, and tracking of restricted funds including grants, food service, and student activities.
6. Support the financial aspects of bond and mill levy elections by compiling data, preparing detailed financial projections, and assisting with voter information materials.
7. Provide strategic financial insights and resource allocation recommendations.
8. Develop and deliver training for staff on accounting and budgeting processes.
9. Oversee and support financial system updates.
10. Contribute to long‑term financial forecasting and capital planning.
11. Conduct special projects focused on process improvements and operational efficiency.
12. Ensure timely debt management and oversight of bond issuances.
13. Evaluate and enhance internal controls to minimize financial risks.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis. Public setting preferred.
• School district experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPA, CMA, CPFO, SFO, or PMP certification preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.

THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Rev 9/26