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

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

• Position Type:
  Executive Officers/ Exec Dir Budgt,Strgy and Rsk Mgt
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  
  Instructional Support Center
• Date Available:
  
  11/02/2026

Job Code:
Exec Dir Budgt,Strgy and Rsk Mgt - 020381 Standard

Hours:

40 Department:
Business & Finance Div - 252510 Empl Class: NA

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

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Required
• Master's 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 department's 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 district's 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 district's comprehensive internal audit program including audits, examinations and investigations of financial records, operations, and…