Finance Manager – Budget & Audit Leader (Promotional)

Poway Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District seeks a finance professional to oversee accounting and budgeting operations within the Finance Department. The role requires strong supervisory experience and expertise in governmental accounting, with responsibility for month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, and adherence to internal controls.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field and have at least four years of progressive accounting experience, including two years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field and four years of experience in accounting and budgeting.
• Two years of supervisory experience; governmental accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing and related laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts and general ledger.
• Monitor and analyze transactions, produce financial reports and statements.
• Supervise and train assigned staff, provide advisory support to district teams.
• Coordinate month-end, interim and year-end activities to meet deadlines.
• Assist in revenue and fiscal analysis across all district funds.
• Support internal audits and compliance with district policies.

Skills

Advanced budgeting

Public accounting

Financial reporting

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Job description

Poway Unified School District seeks a finance professional to oversee accounting and budgeting operations within the Finance Department. The role requires strong supervisory experience and expertise in governmental accounting, with responsibility for month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, and adherence to internal controls.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field and have at least four years of progressive accounting experience, including two years in