Manager I (226 Days) Bond Funded

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Manager I (226 Days) Bond Funded to lead accounts payable for the Special Projects Division, ensuring timely processing of contractor pay apps, invoices, POs, and vendor payments.

This role enforces district policies, procurement rules, grant/bond requirements, and the Texas Prompt Payment Act, while developing internal controls, reports, and dashboards for executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CGFO or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with construction accounting, capital improvement programs, or governmental accounting preferred.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise financial management software preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, retainage, lien waivers, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Strong understanding of purchase order administration and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage accounts payable operations for the Special Projects Division, ensuring timely processing of contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Review and validate construction payment applications for completeness, accuracy, contractual compliance, approvals, funding requirements, and supporting documentation prior to payment authorization.
• Ensure compliance with financial and payment requirements, including District policies, contract terms, procurement regulations, grant/bond program requirements, Board approvals, and Texas Prompt Payment Act.
• Manage construction project financial administration and closeout, including POs, modifications, encumbrances, retainage balances/releases, final payments, and closeout documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls for accounts payable and construction-related activities; coordinate records for audits.
• Monitor project expenditures, budgets, and funding; prepare expenditure reports, payment summaries, encumbrance reports, AP aging reports, and budget analyses.
• Develop dashboards, automated reports, and workflows to support executive decision-making and improve processes.
• Support implementation and integration of financial management systems and construction project management applications.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Education

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

CGFO or CPA certification preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description - Manager I (226 Days) Bond Funded (RTP20260904-020)

Job Description

Manager I (226 Days) Bond Funded - ( RTP20260904-020 )

Description

• Direct and manage accounts payable operations for the Special Projects Division, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Review and validate construction payment applications for completeness, accuracy, contractual compliance, appropriate approvals, funding requirements, and required supporting documentation prior to payment authorization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial and payment requirements, including District policies and procedures, contract terms, procurement regulations, grant and bond program requirements, Board approvals, and the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
• Manage construction project financial administration and closeout, including purchase orders, modifications, change orders, encumbrances, retainage balances and releases, final payments, and verification of required project closeout documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls for accounts payable and construction-related financial activities; maintain appropriate documentation and coordinate financial records for internal and external audits.
• Monitor project expenditures, budgets, and available funding and prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including expenditure reports, payment summaries, encumbrance reports, accounts payable aging reports, and analyses of potential budget or cash-flow concerns.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, automated reports, and workflows to support executive decision-making and improve invoice routing, approvals, payment processing, document management, operational efficiency, customer service, and internal controls.
• Support the implementation, testing, enhancement, and integration of financial management systems and construction project management applications to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of construction financial operations.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison among contractors, consultants, architects, vendors, project managers, Purchasing, Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders; provide guidance regarding invoice and documentation requirements and facilitate timely resolution of payment issues.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate accounts payable staff supporting the Special Projects Division by assigning workloads, establishing performance expectations, providing training and professional development, monitoring employee performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with construction accounting, capital improvement programs, or governmental accounting preferred.
• Experience in a Texas public school district or other Texas governmental entity preferred.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise financial management software preferred
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, retainage, lien waivers, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Knowledge of Texas Prompt Payment Act requirements and public construction payment regulations.
• Strong understanding of purchase order administration and contract compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Oracle ERP, SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, architects, and vendors.