Description

The Manager I - Financial Planning position supports the development of a $1.5 billion district budget serving 9,500 employees and more than 65,000 students. This role provides day-to-day management of the District's budget team, under the supervision of the Budget Director, preparing and presenting the annual budget, monitors spending and outcomes to assess the impact of district initiatives, conducts cost-benefit analysis of programs and financial requests, works with leaders to sunset ineffective initiatives, and explores alternative funding sources. Also reviews expenditure trends to project future needs, provides timely costing information, delivers budget training, investigates variances, and advises district leadership on financial matters.

Wage: $98,287 - 141,817 (12 months)

• Supervises department and project staff in the development of the district's annual budget. Assigns duties, provides clear instructions, and ensures quality of deliverables.
• Prepares financial reports and budget presentations for district leadership, the Board, and the public.
• Evaluates team performance, ensuring accountability, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzes budget data, prepares and revises projections, monitors line-item expenses, and makes recommendations.
• Ensures budget compliance with state law, federal regulations, and WUFAR (the Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements.
• Continuously improves budget processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Leads school budget allocation development, analysis, review, and revisions.
• Evaluates financial impacts of major program changes.
• Recommends methods for addressing budget variances and managing surpluses or deficits.
• Oversees fiscal year-end close and prepares required tasks.
• Conducts ad hoc analytical projects across district operations.
• Serves as a technical expert in ERP systems.
• Builds strong working relationships with team and internal stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel, programmatic, and financial matters.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public policy, or related field required.
• Master's degree in business, accounting, or finance preferred.
  

Experience Requirements: 

• Five or more years of experience in a fast-paced finance office is required.
• Public sector experience is desired.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.