Executive Director Budget, Strategy and Risk Management - Business and Finance

• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educators Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

• Bachelors Degree in related field Required
• Masters Degree in related field Preferred

• 7 years of successful managerial experience in positions of progressive responsibility Required
• Experience with annual budget preparation, financial strategy and long-term planning, audit, and/or risk mitigation Required
• Public sector financial management experience in a People Soft environment Preferred

• Ability to make executive decisions to ensure timely and accurate budgets and financial decisions
• Ability to understand the departments role in the overall school system program
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, ability to effectively work with employees, the public, school administration, the business community, and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Exceptional ability to communicate and work with others in an effective manner
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, school system employees, public groups, and the Board of Education

Provide leadership and oversight of the Gwinnett County Public Schools annual budget, direct the districts long-term financial strategy, direct the comprehensive internal audit program, and oversee the assessment and management of risk.

• Direct the annual development of the school district budget.
  • Direct and control the development of the school district budget, control budget overages at all levels, and ensure compliance with state of Georgia reporting requirements with regard to the budget.
  • Evaluate and refine the annual budget process, re-engineering the process deemed necessary and prepare the budget calendar.
  • Provide leadership in compiling statistical and financial data in order to examine budgets, and to justify funds requested.
  • Examine all budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations and prevailing policies, quality control, impact on and/or duplication with other departments, and inclusion district priorities; analyze the need for budget amendments and carry forward requests and prepare the appropriate agenda items.
  • Interact with county government staff in preparation of local revenue budget, answer inquiries from stakeholders concerning budget matters, and advise program managers and principals in budget and financial related matters.
  • Serve as the division liaison with the Human Resources Division concerning all issues relating to staff allotments, positions, and the efficient use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Provide leadership over the implementation and monitoring of proper budgetary controls.
  • Provide leadership in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls; prepare special financial and budget reports; and participate in a wide variety of related complex special assignments and projects.
  • Develop and direct effective position control measures, including position and job code assignment in accordance with state requirements.
• Provide leadership over the districts comprehensive internal audit program including audits, examinations and investigations of financial records, operations, and offices of the school district and local schools.
• Provide direction and leadership over the risk management function for the district.
  • Ensure proper administration of insurance and self-funded programs dealing with, but not limited to, Property and Casualty, Student Accident Insurance, and Workers Compensation loss claims.
  • Engage and oversee required consultant/broker services to properly analyze and place the school districts insurance coverages.
  • Engage and oversee required legal representation for claims settlements.
  • Ensure the proper disposition of all loss claims through oversight of internal and external staff and vendors.
• Direct the districts long-term investment and financial strategy, in alignment with the districts strategic direction.
  • Conduct complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinate and conduct sensitive and complex budgetary policy, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyze spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a financial recommendation leading to the efficient use of funds and to facilitate short- and long-range planning.
  • Support the…