Budget Director

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Pay Range: $117,885 - $ per year, based on qualifications and experience.

Percentage: 100%

Work Calendar Days: 260

Duration of Position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for all district budgeting functions (annual, multi-year, operating, capital, grants, etc.). Ensure long-term financial sustainability through scenario planning, revenue diversification, and financial forecasting while compliant with state/federal laws and Colorado funding constraints (e.g., TABOR, mill levy). Champion continuous improvement, data transparency, and stakeholder communication, including public-facing dashboards.

• Lead development, monitoring, and reporting of annual and multi-year budgets for all District funds. Provide advanced scenario modeling, forecasting, and sustainability analysis. Collaborate with District leaders to align budgets with strategic and capital plans. Prepare financial recommendations and budget adoption materials (resolutions, mill levy certifications, amendments).
• Develop budget and provide budget oversight for various programs including programs that are self‑sustaining through multiple funding sources, such as Early Childhood Education, Child Nutrition, and Employee Self‑Insurance, ensuring accurate allocation, compliance, and long‑term financial viability.
• Assume responsibility for the systems and system modules used for budget forecasting and allocation, ensuring functionality, optimization, and alignment with best practices. Use data analytics and visualization tools to identify trends, risks, and optimization options.
• Prepare and deliver financial presentations to Board, community groups, and oversight agencies. Develop and maintain internal and public‑facing dashboards and financial reports to communicate budget status and trend.
• Partner with Finance department administrators to provide leadership and strategic direction for the entire Finance department, ensuring alignment with district goals and integrated financial planning. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate budget support staff. Oversee training, hiring, performance reviews, and team development. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the team that delivers training and support to staff handling financial transactions outside of the Finance department.
  
  Provide visionary leadership for developing innovative strategies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to ensure excellence in financial practices across the district.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local funding mechanisms and incorporate legislative changes (TABOR, TABOR reserve). Develop financial guidelines and procedures and ensure compliance with Colorado regulations, GAAP/GASB, and district policies. Lead initiatives to streamline budgeting processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices. Ensure audit readiness and maintain strong internal controls across all budgetary and site based financial areas.
• Monitor and analyze district cash flow to ensure liquidity, optimize investment opportunities, determine short‑term borrowing needs, and maintain alignment with budgetary and operational requirements.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent, Board of Education, school leaders, department heads, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as financial liaison to charter schools for budgeting, reporting, year‑end close, and audit requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration preferred.
• More than five years of advanced experience in accounting, financial analysis, finance, or relevant budget experience required.
• Experience in public or pre‑K‑12 education finance environment preferred.