The Manager - Budget and Grants provides information on matters pertaining to SFIS Budget and Federal, State and Private Grants Compliance. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, internal controls and/or regulations, and addresses a variety of administrative needs and procedures. Manages and coordinates budgeting activities and the implementation of the organizations budget policies.
Essential Duties, functions, & Responsibilities · Assembles and applies a school wide budget. · Monitors actual performance against estimates; prepares annual and intermediate budgets. · Coordinates appropriations for departments and specific programs while balancing the needs of the school. · Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs. · Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. · Provides primary accounting functions for all grant monitoring administration, compliance, grant accounting, and financial reports of awarded grants though their final closing. · Presents budgets to the Department Directors, Chief Financial Officer and Board of Trustees. · Recognizes and forecasts the major sources of revenue available to the school from local, state, federal levels of government, as well as private funding. · Analyzes a variety of financial information (e.g., revenues, expenditures, cash management, cost projections, real estate, insurance, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and support making recommendations, maximizing use of funds, and/or ensuring overall operations are within budget. · Recognizes and explains internal and external influences on the budget to determine reliable enrollment and personnel projections and analyze significant social, demographic, and economic changes. · Analyzes the impact of shifts in local, state, federal and private funding and its effect on the schools spending plan. · Identifies various methods of budget analysis and management. · Exercises budgetary management. · Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. · Applies analytical procedures for budgetary analysis. · Prepares and analyzes monthly Budget Status Reports (BSR). · Monitors budget to avoid negative balances and monitor BSRs as needed and recommend Budget Adjustment Request (BARs). · Prepares, analyzes, and submits quarterly SF-425 reporting to appropriate federal agency contact and financial status reports to state and private funding agencies. · Monitors all Federal Funding Modifications and Grant Agreements. · Works with departments on additional funding requests and funding adjustments using BARs. · Prepares and communicates to Chief Financial Officer on all federal draw-down requests and on invoicing state and private grants. · Responsible for Federal Programs Financial reporting requirements. · Participates on designated committees and maintains a working relationship with funding sources. · Responsible for Federal Programs Financial reporting requirements. · Understands the use and role of internal and external audits to improve financial tracking and reporting. · Applies the appropriate basis of accounting in accordance with applicable accounting pronouncements in measuring financial position and operation results.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES · Knowledge of GASB, FASB, Code of Federal Regulations, A-133 Single Audit Guide, Federal Cost Principals, employment and payroll laws, any applicable state law. · Knowledge and use of a fully integrated accounting and reporting financial system. · Basic research and report writing. · Record keeping principles and practices. · Experience with contract management, contract negotiations, and contract interpretation. · Knowledge of and experience with applicable laws, regulations, and emerging practices pertaining to assigned responsibilities, including current issues and trends in education and human resource activities. · Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio. · Knowledge of and experience working with Pueblos, Tribes, and Tribally controlled organizations. · Organization, time management, task prioritization, and action planning. · Exemplary skills in written and oral language with the ability to communicate respectfully, clearly, and concisely in person, by telephone, and though written forms (e.g., paper, email, text, social media). · A high level of integrity, commitment, and work ethic. · Ability to make effective presentations, produce high quality reports, and draft policies and procedures. · Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data. · Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. · Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints. · Strong problem-solving skills. · Action planning, and prioritization skills. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, and community in a variety of roles and positions. · Ability to work effectively under pressure. · Ability to use computers, specialized software, and/or other electronic equipment to fulfill job functions. · Ability to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees, parents, students, and outside agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting or related field and four (4) years of experience in business or finance.
Preferred Qualifications
Government Financial Manager certification and experience working with Native American students, and Native American or Tribal entities preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $66,940.56 - $83,675.70 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- business or finance: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person