The impact you will have: We seek a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the Director of Fiscal Services role. This position requires a dedicated professional who will lead the team in the Department of Fiscal Services. You will collaborate with senior leadership, administrators, and staff to lead the organization in planning, organizing, and managing fiscal, accounting, and budgeting processes. You will play a vital part in supporting departments, schools, and staff in fiscal processes and procedures. The Director of Fiscal Services will supervise, review, and evaluate the performance of fiscal service administrators. A more detailed job description for this director level role is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief Business Officer to develop and oversee the district's annual budget, ensuring alignment with educational priorities, revenue projections, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and analyses for the superintendent, school board, and other stakeholders, providing insights into the district's financial performance and trends.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making and multiyear planning processes.
• Develop and recommend financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to the superintendent, school board, and district leadership, ensuring alignment with best practices, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and recommend financial policies and procedures to the school board, superintendent, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements, including tax filings, grant reporting, and financial disclosures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate fiscal services staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while providing leadership and mentorship to develop staff competencies and expertise.

Who you are: A collaborative leader who is forward-thinking and committed to supporting our students, staff, and families. You have outstanding analytical skills and are a problem-solver who follows through in implementing effective solutions with sound judgment. You are able to effectively motivate, coach, and lead diverse teams. You bring a customer-service focus, strong organizational skills, and a desire to continuously improve.

What you need for this position:

• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors

When will you hear back from us: Within a short period of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to jbejarano@sjusd.org.