Senior Finance Analyst

Position Type:

Basic application - admin/Admin - basic application

7/20/2026

Timpanogos School District

07/01/2027

07/27/2026

Depending on qualifications and experience.

This job will close on 07/27/26 at 11:59 pm. You are responsible to submit your application by the deadline.

• Name:
  Jason Sundberg
• Phone:
• Email: jsundberg

The job of SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST is done for the purpose/s of monitoring the financial activities of the District to ensure they meet the fiscal policies, practices, regulations and other compliance requirements; maintaining the general ledger; implementing processes to administer budget functions; assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements; assisting schools and departments in maintaining accurate account balances, making efficient use of financial resources and providing required financial information;

providing guidance and recommendations to school site personnel in managing their financial operations, collaborating with state regulatory agencies and providing reports and recommendations to the administration.

This Job reports to the Assistant Director of Finance.

The start date will be July 1, 2027

• Act as liaison between school secretaries and department and banking institutions for the purpose of resolving various software support platforms and banking payment gateway issues.
• Analyzes school financial reports and related information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances; developing internal controls; and identifying training needs.
• Assists external auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, information on internal processes, and/or coordinating activities in support of the audit process.
• Assumes responsibility for a wide variety of accounting projects as assigned (e.g. reconciling investment accounts, development of district internal controls, reviewing expenditures of specific programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing key support to other department staff and meeting the department's objectives.
• Audits district and school accounting procedures for the purpose of assuring the financial activities are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and school accounting requirements.
• Compiles annual school budget reports for the purpose of addressing state reporting requirements.
• Creates and maintains general ledger accounts, electronic approval chains, account security and user accounts for the purpose of monitoring and maintaining appropriate use and security of accounts and systems.
• Develops reporting processes, procedures and internal controls for student fund accounting for the purpose of assuring the school financial processes are conducted in accordance with established standards, provide accurate information and are managed efficiently.
• Maintains accounting and internal control policies and procedures for the purpose of assuring staff are complying with established procedures and maintaining accurate accounting records; and/or identifying corrective actions to reinforce proper procedures to minimize negative audit findings.
• Monitors accounting software applications systems for proper functionality (e.g. identifying software issues for collaboration with technology staff, installation of software and updates, etc.) for the purpose of assuring software applications support the required accounting functions.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares reports and related documents (e.g. audit reports, year-end state reports, annual comprehensive financial report, secondary schools quarterly sales tax return, etc.) for the purpose of documenting audit activities and findings; conveying information to District Audit Committee; maintaining compliance with state reporting requirements.
• Provides technical expertise, training and direction to school site staff and administration regarding accounting issues and related financial activities (e.g. individual and monthly group trainings, policy and procedures discussions; develop and distribute instruction manuals, financial handbooks, instructional videos;, etc.) for the purpose of conveying pertinent and current information regarding the District's financial operations, best practices and ensuring compliance with established policies, practices and regulatory requirements.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to financial operations for the purpose of providing direction and/or making decisions for the district.
• Researches a wide variety of accounting policies (e.g. state financial reporting requirements, grant requirements, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations…