Manager, Accounting & Budget

Manager, Accounting & Budget
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Financial Services Department
 Thornton, Colorado
Wage/Salary: Administrative Level 14 (Minimum: $86,915-Mid-point: $107,302- Maximum: $127,689)
Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
Date Closing: Friday, August 29, 2025
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Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Manager of Accounting and Budget leads financial planning, accounting, and budgeting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and district policies. This role manages financial reporting, supervises accounting and budget staff, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maintain fiscal integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions Frequency

  1. Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).and reports to the Colorado Department of Education.
  2. Manage general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial projections.
  3. Lead the development and monitoring of the district’s budget.
  4. Supervise accounting and budget staff, providing mentorship and professional development.
  5. Develop and review analyses, reports, and presentations for the Board of Education, committees, and leadership including quarterly and annual financial statements and monitoring reports.
  6. Act as a primary contact for audits, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies.
  7. Support the financial aspects of bond and mill levy elections by compiling data, preparing detailed financial projections, and assisting with voter information materials. Manage debt repayments, debt covenant compliance, and continuing disclosures.
  8. Collaborate with district leadership on financial planning initiatives and multi-year projections.
  9. Implement process improvements in financial systems and reporting.
  10. Supervise financial compliance in procurement, budgetary control, and encumbrance accounting across restricted and unrestricted funds.
  11. Maintain strong relationships with schools, departments, and external partners.
  12. Oversee cash flow management and investment strategy to optimize financial resources.
  13. Develop and implement risk assessment measures for financial operations.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned.
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