Budget & Financial Operations Specialist

Broward County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a senior financial administrator to ensure accurate budgets, accounts, and payroll processing at the district level in Sunrise, FL. The role provides leadership to bookkeepers and related staff and supports administrators with budgeting and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, strong data analysis, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams across campuses.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience and/or training in a field related to the title of the position.
• OR Standard high school diploma or GED; at least sixty (60) college credits; Minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training in a related field.
• Must be able to analyze data and make rational decisions based on facts.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Advise, assist and provide leadership to bookkeepers, budgetkeepers, invoice processors, cashiers and other personnel involved with financial recordkeeping and/or payroll maintenance.
• Assist in the establishment of budgets and budgeting procedures.
• Provide information to administrators and supervisors to assist with interpreting and applying budgetary information.
• Prepare periodic reports for administrators and curriculum supervisors.
• If required by location, assist the registrar with adult registration.
• If required by location, supervise school's bookstore; collect monies and assume the responsibility for the banking of monies received from bookstore and any fund raising projects.
• If required by location, dispense student loans and grants.
• If required by location, prepare book orders and control inventory on same; take monthly inventory.
• Receive equipment and materials and arrange for distribution to the proper department.
• Maintain and update inventory lists and assist in taking inventories.
• Perform duties of subordinate personnel, as required.
• Review government grant funds requirements and maintain accurate and current accounting of funds.
• Contact other school district departments, government agencies and vendors to provide or request information.
• Maintain office supplies and prepare requests for repairs and services.
• If required by location, monitor and reconcile balances of saving accounts and certificates of deposit.
• If required by location, interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators, using tact and good judgment.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits

5+ years experience

7+ years experience

Job description

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a senior financial administrator to ensure accurate budgets, accounts, and payroll processing at the district level in Sunrise, FL. The role provides leadership to bookkeepers and related staff and supports administrators with budgeting and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, strong data analysis, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams across campuses.