San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Manager, Financial Accounting to support all District school sites and offices.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Manager, Financial Accounting will plan, organize, control and manage the financial accounting, cafeteria accounting, and charter school accounting functions and assigned staff; relieve the workload of the Controller by performing highly responsible fiscal duties and assigned projects.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Working location is based out of the Financial Accounting Department - 4100 Normal Street, Rm. 3244 San Diego, CA 92104
Scheduled for 12 months / 260 days per year
Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
The Manager, Financial Accounting is on the AASD Classified SupervisorII Salary Schedule, Salary Grade: 024. The AASD Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Posting Open Date: 06/10/2025
Posting Close Date: 7/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
Plan, organize, control and manage the financial accounting, cafeteria accounting, and charter school accounting functions and assigned staff. E
Manage the operation of the district's financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for all district funds, including Food Services and charter schools. E
Prepare or direct the preparation of complex financial, statistical, and analytical reports and statements to support the district's financial activities. E
Interpret district accounting and financial policies and methods for the district's management team. E
Manage the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities. E
Review, analyze, and report on financial implications of all legislation pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility. E
Manage the district's cash management process and invest surplus funds in the public market or borrows funds from the private sector or County Treasurer when required. E
Manage the district's accounts receivable function including the preparation of claims, invoicing, and collection of revenues due the district. E
Manage the district’s various retiree medical benefits accounts. E
In cooperation with the Budgets Development Director, manage financial control over all externally funded projects and other programs for which the district receives separate funding. E
Assist contract auditors in the performance of fiscal and compliance audits. E
Maintain contacts and confer with financial and legal consultants, investment rating services, and investment groups in matters related to the sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes and act as district representative as required. E
Prepare or direct the preparation of complex and detailed cash forecasts. E
Manage the calculation and reporting of the district's appropriations limit (Gann Limit) and revenues subject to the appropriations limit. E
Manage the maintenance of specialized accounting systems for calculating the district's sales and use tax liability and the filing of related tax returns. E
Manage the Federal Impact Aid Survey function of the district. E
Perform complex research and analysis and recommend and implement new district policies and procedures resulting from new legislation and new programs. E
Coordinate activities with those of other accounting sections and interdepartmental units. E
Evaluate, recommend, install and implement new system applications as required to improve efficiency and productivity of unit. E
Analyze the impact of financial accounting functions on district-wide financial systems. E
Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Controller regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs. E
Conduct in-service training programs to provide financial accounting information to school sites and central office locations and attend various seminars and workshops to keep current with changing laws. E
Communicate with state and county officials and district staff at all levels and with statewide school business organizations regarding accounting, financing, and financial reporting requirements and the development of new or revised reporting systems; attend meetings on behalf of management staff as requested. E
Assist in the development of the budget for the Financial Accounting Department; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. E
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Manager, Financial Accounting, click here.
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field and five years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience, preferably in a public agency.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Carolyn Gonzalez at cgonzalez12@sandi.net.
