Boston Public Schools is Hiring an Internal Controls Project Manager (SY24-25) Near Boston, MA
REPORTS TO: Director of Internal Controls Job Description Boston Public Schools is the largest school district in New England. The Office of Finance is responsible for equitably, effectively, and transparently spending $1.4B annually in support of our 55,000 students. Under the guidance of the Superintendent, BPS is working on realigning district spending around her bold vision for change through targeted, strategic, and data-driven, initiatives to implement that vision. We are looking to hire a Internal Controls Project Manager to support the Finance Office in ensuring that these initiatives and existing programs are in compliance with legal requirements and district policy. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with departments to develop internal controls for key policies and procedures
Create reports to communicate status of internal controls
Develop and deliver trainings on internal controls for key stakeholders
Research and communicate revisions to state and federal policy to understand implications for district policy
Analysis of data sets related to internal control policies to measure compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated experience managing projects,
Demonstrated excellence in quantitative and qualitative analytical thinking.
Demonstrated collaborative working style that fosters teamwork, including with multiple internal/external stakeholder groups.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Experience in a school district or other K12 public educational setting preferred.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
TERMS: Managerial, C41. This position involves steady extra time with many deadlines. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.