POSITION GOAL

Ensure Broward County School District’s financial assets are safeguarded by supervising and participating in systematic and objective verification, analysis and appraisal of financial and operating controls of school district units and related activities including internal fund audits, food or cafeteria operations, special funds and revenues by working within established audit procedures.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Internal Funds shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Evaluate internal control structure to ensure:
  • - Assets are safeguarded.
  • - Financial accounts, records and reports are adequate and accurate.
  • - There is conformance with and application of established School District policies and procedures.
  • - Accounting and other practices in areas not covered by published policies are sound.
  • - Effective and efficient use of resources. 
• Provide Chief Auditor with constructive recommendations for operating economies or increased efficiency as such opportunities are disclosed during its examinations.
• Supervise assigned auditors and participate in carrying out audit assignments; ensure staff meets Continuing Professional Educational requirements in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board; review audit working papers for over 200 locations, including charter schools and discuss results in his/her review with assigned auditors; perform quarterly site reviews for schools, as requested by the Areas or Superintendent.
• Counsel and guide auditors to see that established objectives of each audit are achieved and that adequate audit coverage is afforded; train school-based and District-based department staffs about internal funds process and best business practices and auditors in established audit procedures and in related skills and fields; evaluate weekly progress on assigned audits and suggest to Chief Auditor as may be necessary, change in emphasis or scope of audit or personnel assigned.
• Assist in recruiting of personnel and recommend their selection; appraise performance.
• Supervise the preparation of reports on audit findings; participate in the preparation of major and unusual reports; review findings and reports by subordinates, with particular regard for the bases and adequacy of recommendations on policies, procedures, etc., edit reports for language and presentation of data; keep Chief Auditor informed of status and findings of audits, and specifically informed and discuss with him/her unusual situations or findings.
• Lead and participate in the presentation of reports and recommendations to senior management including the Superintendent, School Board, Audit Committee, Area Superintendents, Directors, and Principals; follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Supervise and participate in the execution or a variety of special projects as assigned by the Chief Auditor. These projects are “special” in that they are generally of a nonrecurring nature; they may include such things as financial investigation and investigation of defalcations, etc. Recommend on and assist the Chief Auditor in development and improvement of audit programs and procedures; prepare and issue to other parts of the School District bulletins and instructions covering specific control and auditing problems. Evaluate audit findings and develop constructive recommendations affecting content and application of policies and procedures in the general area of accounting, as well as specific improvement to financial control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively more responsible experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Prior experience required in auditing, accounting, budgeting &/or planning, preferably in a public school or governmental agency.
• Computer skills are required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•  An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible work experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Degree majors include accounting or related field.
• A Florida certificate in public accounting, internal auditing or management accounting.
• Bilingual skills 

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Participate in the presentation of reports and recommendations to senior management including the Superintendent, School Board, Audit Committee, Area Superintendents, Directors, and Principals to communicate findings from audits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: L-007.

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