Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Senior Executive Director, Finance, pending Board of Education approval.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Executive Director, Finance, will plan, organize, direct, and oversee the operations of the District’s finance, payroll and benefits, and strategic sourcing and contracts departments; develop, implement, and monitor the functions related to the District’s budget, financial planning and monitoring, Federal and State programs and compliance, accounting, payroll, strategic sourcing and contracts, and related policies and procedures.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Working location is based out of the Finance Division Office- 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
- Scheduled for 12 months per year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Position Description pending Board of Education approval):
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
- Plan, organize, and lead the District-wide system of budget preparation, administration, investment, control, and reporting. E
- Lead the planning and direction of robust position control management and payroll and employee benefits operations. E
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of strategic sourcing and contracts; develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. E
- Develop and maintain financial decision-making analyses, tools, and forecasts to support the District’s strategic plan, educational priorities, and capital improvement programs to align fiscal and human resources with District objectives. E
- Lead the development of information for immediate and long-range financial management and planning; provide technical guidance to site, program, and District leaders to maintain budgetary controls in accordance with fiscal best practices, District policies and procedures, Education Code, and local, state, and federal laws. E
- Direct the development and implementation of the District’s annual budget; preparation of recurring budget variance analyses, statistical, and narrative reports; preparation of materials related to school finance; lead the analysis of legislation pertaining to school finance and make recommendations to the Superintendent of Public Education and Board of Education. E
- Perform complex analyses on the fiscal performance and integrity of all District funds to determine impact to the District, and develop accounting, business, and fiscal strategies based on the outcome of analyses; develop strategies and make recommendations for improving finance operations District-wide. E
- Oversee and direct the closure of fiscal year-end financials and ensure accuracy of all reports and statements; coordinate the issuance of debt and/or lease instruments, such as certificates of participation, general obligation bonds, special tax bonds and/or revenue bonds. E
- Prepare and deliver information, reports, and presentations to the Board of Education, District staff, and the public in the areas of division responsibilities. E
- Develop, plan, recommend, and implement policies and procedures for assigned programs and services. E
- Select, train, and evaluate performance of assigned staff. E
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Senior Executive Director, Finance, click here.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to a Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible fiscal and business management experience. Five (5) years of experience as a leader of a major organizational unit in a school district or large and complex organization is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
- Online employment application:
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions:
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended):
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume:
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Letters of Recommendation / Professional References: Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
- Education / Degrees / Certifications:
- Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached:
- Copy of Degree or
- Copy of OFFICIAL transcript. Note: if degree is not one of the specific concentrations mentioned in the minimum qualifications, education and experience section - attach a copy of your official transcript(s) for evaluation for relatable degree and/or unit credits towards related education.
- Copy of any other required Licenses and/or Certifications.
- Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
- Additional documents (optional):
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
E-REFERENCES:
During review of applications, e-reference email requests may be automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Lead Human Resources Analyst Stacy Allen at sallen1@sandi.net.
Additional Information:
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Title II Coordinator
Wendy Ranck-Buhr / (619) 725-5678 / wranck-buhr@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer
Anna Ward / (619) 725-7225 / award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator
Eri Nall / (619) 344-6420 / enall@sandi.net
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