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Fiscal Supervisor, Office of Special Education (OSE)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 5040 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Fiscal Supervisor, Office of Special Education (OSE) GRADE: 27 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs budget and management analysis work for OSE. Work of the class involves responsibility for planning, budgeting, financial monitoring, contract negotiations and monitoring, and operational and management analysis functions for OSE. Analyzes and reviews unit goals, multiyear plans, budget requests, functions and operations, Monitors expenditure patterns and management practices. Workers at this level perform the more difficult and complex assignments and exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in recommending to unit heads planning, budgetary, financial, or management strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of public administration principles and practices, with emphasis on budget concepts and organizational systems, practices and procedures and their application to various organizations and functions and considerable knowledge of statistical and other management analysis techniques. Considerable knowledge of Maryland school laws and regulations governing budgets and expenditures. Understands MCPS organization, operations, goals and priorities. Good user knowledge of computerized information systems. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze complex organizational procedures and recommend solutions to budgetary or management problems. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Course work in public or business administration or related field. Five plus years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting or other fiscal areas required. Experience staff work in public sector planning, budget preparation and administration, and management analysis desirable. 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: CPA Desired
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Some night and weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews operating budget requests, analyzes the fiscal implications and recommends alternative courses of action; develops and monitors operating budgets including transfers and reassignments of funds; prepares monthly financial projections for assigned accounts.
2. Advises operating units regarding the preparation, review and presentation of their budget programs; outlines problems that require special study and conducts studies as directed; prepares and reviews budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and conformance with standards; coordinates data processing needs and participates in the development of information needed for budget analysis.
3. Analyzes unit program goals and priorities and recommends changes as appropriate.
4. Analyzes staffing patterns and makes staffing recommendations; prepares staffing allocations and monitors for budgetary position control.
5. Performs statistical analyses of operations.
6. Provides technical information for executive work sessions; prepares position papers, special studies and reports; writes correspondence.
7. Responds to inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies regarding MCPS financial matters.
8. Compiles information on practices of other government agencies and develops comparative statistics.
9. Provides direction to staff for major functions such as budget preparation and administration.
10. Reviews staff work products with significant departmental implications, such as budget preparation controls.
11. Advises associate superintendent and directors of major issues with department budget implications and makes recommendations for resolution of such issues.
12. Works closely with other management staff to provide coordination related to areas of responsibility.
13. Provides guidance and advice as needed to associate superintendent and other managers with respect to areas of responsibility.
14. Provides leadership for effective functioning of the OSE fiscal team; under the associate superintendent, provides day-to-day management and oversite of the fiscal team.
15. Initiates and recommends changes in processes as needed with minimal specific advance direction.
16. Coordinates significant work processes related to budget development and administration.
17. Negotiates and monitors contracts within OSE.
18. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 7/03
Date(s) Revised: 7/09, 6/2023
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.