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Director, Fiscal and Audit Management

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Director I CODE: 0330 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Director, Fiscal and Audit Management GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general direction of the chief of staff, provides technical support for Board of Education in budget and planning processes; monitors and supports the Board¿s role in the budget development process; provides analysis of and assists the Board in interpreting and developing support for both the capital and operating budgets; provides leadership for planning and supervising all internal audits of financial activities and operations of the school system; manages the development and implementation of community engagement around the capital and operating budgets; assists and advises on the development and maintenance of effective internal controls; serves as a liaison to the administration, budget and planning offices; and interacts with governmental officials as it relates to the capital and operating budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable and demonstrated knowledge of good management, budget and planning practices. Ability to interpret, synthesize and communicate the significance of financial and other planning data; conceptualize and implement new processes; thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of fiscal and operations problems. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Ability to present budget information concisely to the Board, other elected officials, and to community organizations and to address queries with confidence.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in business, public accounting or education administration. Certification in accounting or auditing. Experience in communicating complex budget information for a large public institution; experience in organizational and management analysis; and experience in supervising and coordinating staff; or other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) NA
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) The requirements of the job necessitate night and weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical support to the Board on budgets and planning concepts and practices.

Provides in depth analysis of MCPS budgets and replies to inquiries from the Board regarding the budgets

Leads the Internal Audit Unit.

Coordinates and executes community engagement opportunities for the Board related to the budgets

Develops a strategic plan for Internal Audit aligned to the mission of the Board.

Participates in the budget development process as a representative of the Board.

Coordinates and manages budget hearings for the Board.

Staffs the Board¿s Fiscal Management Committee.

Crafts documents for Board members to use for public engagement events related to the budgets.

Acts as a liaison to the administration on issues related to the budget.

Drafts fiscal analysis for the Board.

Serves as liaison to external financial auditors and to other MCPS and county government offices, which provide data for annual financial reports.

Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth standards for employees.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 7/2019
Date(s) Revised:
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.