Director of Budgeting and Training

QUALIFICATIONS: + Degree in business, finance, or accounting and/or certification as a School Business + Official through AASBO/CASBO. AASBO/CASBO certification must be completed in the first year of employment + Five yearu2019s successful management experience in a school district business/finance department + Experience in budgeting and budget planning, including the development of annual budgets, forecasting and variance analysis + Proficient in the use of the Arkansas eFinance financial software program. + Complete and thorough knowledge of the APSCN handbook + Proficiency at an advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite + Ability to follow through with all projects with meticulous attention to detail REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer JOB GOAL: To administer and lead all aspects of the budgeting process and provide training as necessary in all business office processes and procedures to all staff. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: + Lead the annual budget development process for all district funds. + Develop monthly financial reports and analysis, forecasting, and trending budget performance and institutional financial positioning for the Superintendent and Finance Committee. + Develop and maintain templates and standard operating procedures related to budget management. + Include budget managers in every aspect of the budget process. + Coordinate budget planning and training with all departments, school administration and district leadership. + Use the Personnel Budgeting module in eFinance for salary/benefit budgeting. + Use the Budget preparation module in eFinance for the budget process. + Collaborate with Grants, Accounting, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate budget alignment. + Work with administrators and the HR department to confirm that all coding is correct for all personnel. + Monitor budget execution throughout the fiscal year. + Perform analysis of budget variances. + Prepare budget amendments as needed. + Present weekly updates to the CFO on budget meetings and report any issues, questions, or concerns throughout the budget process. + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. + Reconcile budget beginning balances by fund/source of fund, including revenue and expenditures, and projected ending balances per an Excel spreadsheet to balance with Cycle 1 for presentation to the Board of Education prior to submission to DESE. + Provide training on all business office processes and procedures, as needed, to appropriate individuals or groups. Provide dates, timelines, objectives, and follow-up. + Utilize APSCN system for financial operations, coding, revenue expenditures, and required reporting. + Liaising with the fiscal team and their systems to ensure financial continuity, accuracy and adherence to key processes across schools and departments, including clear cost and revenue accounting, reporting and compliance. + Work with the Finance/Accounting team to streamline internal financial reporting processes to deliver more efficient, effective, and useful reports and analyses. + Other duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary Range: Range 11 u2013 Support Staff Daily Salary Schedule ($293.46 - $430.68/day depending on relevant experience) Length of Contract: 244 contract days FLSA Status: Exempt Personnel Status: Classified Benefits Eligible: Yes EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at Personnel currently employed by the District who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 29, 2026 (or until filled) PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities). Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories: Administration, Business/Finance

Created: 2026-03-23