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Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting
  • Bridgeport Public Schools
  • Bridgeport, CT OTHER
  • Position Type:
    Support Staff

    Date Posted:
    3/20/2024

    Location:
    City Hall

    Date Available:
    To be determined

    Closing Date:
    Open until filled

    BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    Human Resources Department
    45 Lyon Terrace
    Bridgeport, CT 06604

    BUISNESS OFFICE JOB OPENING
    MANAGER, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTING
    UNAFFILIATED - 12 MONTH POSITION
    SALARY: $110,000 - $135,000

    The Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting is a key member of the district's finance team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with responsibility for managing the operating budget of the district within the comprehensive fiscal plan established by the CFO. Working closely with the CFO, the Manager assists in and supports the process of ensuring attainment of the overarching goals: a balanced budget, fiscal integrity and fiscal responsibility. The Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting provides leadership for continuous monitoring of the accounts in the operating budget, fiscal analysis and forecasts, identification of fiscal trends and completion of all required financial reports, including various state reports and the annual EFS (Educational Financial System) report to the state. In addition, the Manager is accountable for ensuring close, ongoing coordination, collaboration and communication with the other Finance offices (payroll/benefits, grants management, food/nutrition services, transportation) and Human Resources, in order to ensure timely receipt of information required for fiscal analysis and reporting. As part of this process, the Manager implements position control and internal control procedures, established to conform with accounting and audit standards for the safeguard of the district's assets; and serves as the liaison for the annual audit. The Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) consist of 38 school sites, approximately 20,000 students and over 3000 employees. The operating budget is approximately $235 million (State ECS and City revenue).

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Manage the operating budget of the district, within the comprehensive fiscal plan established by the CFO that encompasses all fund sources (operating budget, Alliance ECS and all grants).
    2. Oversee management of financial functions in the MUNIS system, including the set-up of the annual operating budget, timely assignment of position control numbers for personnel in all fund sources, monitoring of expenditures in comparison to budgeted amounts and approval of journal vouchers.
    3. Coordinate, process, and control transfers of budgeted funds, as required.
    4. Process various types of fiscal transactions in MUNIS (e.g. journal entries, indirect costs for federal grants, budget allocation, budget transfer requests) for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing final action in compliance with accounting requirements.
    5. As a member of the Finance Team, collaborate with the CFO, Director, Grants Development and Management, Chief Accountant (Grants Department) and Payroll Office staff to ensure that all personnel are properly coded in MUNIS in the correct account codes.
    6. Ensure compliance with the position control and internal control procedures established by the CFO for fiscal management.
    7. Identify fiscal trends, apprise the CFO of issues and factors that affect budgetary balance, and offer recommendations.
    8. Interrelate with City of Bridgeport offices, including Finance and Office of Planning and Management, and state finance offices in order to collaborate on matters impacting the BOE budget.
    9. Engage in fiscal monitoring and analysis, prepare related reports, and provide technical assistance to school, department and program staff on budget and resource allocation matters.
    10. Manage the preparation and submission of financial reports to the state.
    11. Produce ongoing fiscal forecasts for monitoring and inclusion in the bimonthly Financial Condition Report produced by the CFO.
    12. Manage the compilation and entry of data for the electronic EFS (Education Finance System) reports required by the state education department, by September 1st and December 31st.
    13. Manage the process for the end of year budget close for the operating budget.
    14. Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
    15. Serve as the primary liaison to the independent auditors for execution of the annual audit to fulfill local, state, and federal audit requirements.
    16. Attend BOE Finance Committee meetings and other meetings, as assigned.
    17. Perform other related duties, as assigned by the CFO or Superintendent.


    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
    1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field.
    2. Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a school district or City administration, including at least two (2) years of experience in fiscal management functions.
    3. Comprehensive knowledge of fiscal management in a school district.
    4. Working knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to financial management.
    5. Knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures in fiscal management.
    6. Familiarity with and skill in utilizing electronic accounting systems, including applications software; knowledge of and experience working with MUNIS highly preferred.
    7. Record of demonstrated integrity, honesty, tact, good judgment, diligence, dedication to accuracy and ethics in past job performance.
    8. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
    9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in other City departments, and with peers and subordinates.
    10. Ability to manage and complete multiple priority tasks in accordance with established timelines.
    11. Ability to work within tight time constraints and under stressful conditions.


    The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.
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Systems Analyst
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Fairfield, CT FULL_TIME
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Treasury Analyst
  • M. T. Maritime Management USA LLC
  • Southport, CT FULL_TIME
  • M.T. Maritime is currently seeking a Treasury Analyst to join our team in Southport, CTWho We Are:M.T. Maritime is a ship owner and operator with a 40-year history of success and expansion around the ...
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Data Analyst
  • AaraTechnologies Inc
  • Shelton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsJob Description:We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for work...
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Collateral Analyst
  • Lendmarq
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Collateral AnalystLocation: Westport, CT Lendmarq is actively seeking a Collateral Analyst to join our dynamic team in Westport, CT. As a Collateral Analyst, your ability to prioritize, sta...
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Analyst Internship
  • Lendmarq
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Paid InternshipLocation: Westport, CT Office (in House ONLY) Lendmarq, a leading private real estate lender based in Miami, Florida, is seeking a highly motivated college student, ris...
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Tax Analyst
  • Madison-Davis, LLC
  • Title: Tax Staff Office Status: Hybrid Westchester County Salary: $80,000-$145,000 This wealth management firm is lookin...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Partnership Employment
  • White Plains, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Immediately hiring a Staff Accountant in White Plains, NY! This is a permanent, direct h...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • PrideStaff
  • Westbury, NY
  • Job Title:Staff Accountant Company/Industry:Well-established aerospace company Location: Proximity to Garden City, NY Sa...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Tempositions, Inc.
  • Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Description Responsibilities: Assist in month-end financial statement close. Preparation of monthly financial analysis r...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • StaffWorks, Inc.
  • Seymour, CT
  • The Human Resource Consulting Group specializes in providing high-touch HR, Payroll and Staffing services to small and m...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Green Key Resources
  • Bellport, NY
  • Job Description Job Description The purpose of this role is to support the accounting team by performing various duties....
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Weinstein & Wohlafka CPAs PC
  • Westbury, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Small-sized CPA firm located in Westbury, NY (Nassau County) seeks an experienced accoun...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff accountant
  • Randstad
  • Bellport, NY
  • Join our Client's dynamic finance team and contribute to the financial health of our organization! We are looking for a ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...
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