Senior Financial Analyst

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.hlpusdjobs.org

Contact: Silvia Lagunas
15959 E. Gale Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
626 933-3925

THE POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, analyzes and interprets budgetary and fiscal policies, procedures, and records to provide service and assistance to District staff in the management of school finance cost and budget analysis, account and program receivable tracking, and internal fiscal control; Plans, directs, and participates in a broad internal auditing program and specific audits of the District’s financial and operational functions to assure adherence to established policies and procedures and to offer constructive analysis and appraisal of the District’s financial and operational policies, procedures, and systems of internal control.

CURRENT OPENING: One 12 month/40 hours per week position. Salary placement will be on Range 49 of the Confidential Salary Schedule "C". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($8,572.72 per month) of this salary range

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE: Answers to supplemental questions and proof of your highest obtained education must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Coordinates and assists in projecting, administering, reporting and auditing the districts budgets.
• Conducts internal audits of District funds and accounts to determine if record keeping process is in compliance with federal, state, county, and District program procedures and regulations, and makes recommendations to improve such processes.
• Plans and conducts the investigation of district procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets such as equipment and buildings and to comply with legal financial reporting requirements.
• Writes and edits audit reports to present findings, appraisals, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Works with auditors facilitating review of District records and develops methods to implement suggestions arising from such audits.
• Coordinates the accounting function for Fiscal Services including fixed asset accounting system, payroll, student accounts, attendance and general accounting.
• Presents reports regarding budgets, as well as current and anticipated financial conditions to senior management or Board of Education.
• Assists in the development of financial procedures for new programs which requires analyzing laws and program requirements.
• Plans, organizes, directs, trains and evaluates the performance of assigned supervisors and staff.
• Monitors and maintains financial system security.
• Assists with the preparation and analysis of reports for negotiation team.
• Assumes responsibility for the Fiscal Services department in the absence of the Director of Fiscal Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, financial, business administration, public administration, auditing, economics or closely related field.

Experience:

Five years of experience involving financial analysis, such as analysis of District, program or school-level budgets, cash flows, or income and appropriation statements, including three years of supervisory experience in a financial environment. Experience in a school district is desirable.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, procedures and methods related to public school budget, accounting, payroll, fiscal, and financial analysis, and research.
• Applicable laws and regulations governing public fiscal and financial systems.
• Financial reporting preparation and presentation techniques.
• Advanced audit and fiscal control procedures and practices.
• Supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Become an expert user of the District’s financial system, including financials, budget and reporting.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with others at various levels of understanding.
• Perform difficult and complex fiscal functions with minimal supervision.
• Display honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Lead and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

*For a complete job description, including physical demands and work environment pertinent to this job, please see the job bulletin at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hlpusd.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,572.72 - $11,423.43 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• financial analysis: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person