Job Description

Denver Public Schools provided pay range

This range is provided by Denver Public Schools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$79,101.00/yr - $94,921.00/yr

You must apply directly to the DPS job board to be considered by the Hiring Manager:

** Applications will be received until June 27, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Trains and assists with budget management responsibilities, including budget development, monitoring, reporting and analysis. Assists in preparation of monthly school budget status reports; provides assistance to staff as needed to identify areas of concern. The Financial Partner performs strategic analysis related to school budgets, directly supports school leaders in budget development and use of funds and performs other special projects.

This role supports central departments with all budget management responsibilities on the department finance team.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $79,101 - $94,921 . Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Educate school administration on the allocation of resources in the Student Based Budgeting (SBB) model. Provide insight as to how to equate student projections to budget estimates.
• Provide guidance to school administrative staff in the implementation and management of a comprehensive financial model for a school.
• With an assigned network of approximately 10 departments, the Financial Partner will review and become familiar with the school-wide plan to educate school administrators.
• Proactively identify additional sources of funding available to the schools such as grants and guide school administrative staff through application process.
• Work with school and central administrative staff to increase community engagement with school budget process.
• Provide financial analysis of school or department budgets, including identifying and researching variance analysis, risks and solutions and operational needs.
• Facilitate regular meetings with school clerical, administrative and central administration staff regarding the financial health of the school or department, as well as facilitate discussion on upcoming goals spending needs or changes.
• Provide training to school clerical and administrative staff; teach them to prepare for Budget Office financial reviews, project year end balances, prepare journal entries, make budget transfers and properly use petty cash accounts, pupil activity funds and procurement cards.
• Develop training content to be used in presentations to school staff during key points.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, accounting or finance; or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in providing group and individual training to a various employee populations is required.
• Five (5) years experience required in budgeting, accounting, and data analysis as well as research and evaluation skills utilizing automated systems (prefer experience in governmental accounting and budgeting environment) is required
• Skilled in using Excel pivot tables, graphing, macros, formulas and linking.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Bilingual skills in Spanish - Preferred.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical operations required for the position.
• Ability to communicate various policies and procedures to school staff and department secretaries.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations and stay focused on the project.
• Possess mathematical and reconciliation aptitude.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work on multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to work with time constraints and deadlines.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years. - Required
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Human Resources

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Education Administration Programs

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