Manager, Accounting and Budget

Job Posting

Position Type: Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/ Manager, Accounting and Budget

Date Posted: 3/20/2026

Location: Educational Support Center

Closing Date: 04/13/2026

FULL SALARY RANGE: Administrative Level 14 (minimum: $86,915- mid-point: $107,302- maximum: $127,689)

The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

FTE: 1.0

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40

MONTHS PER YEAR: 12

JOB CODE: 250417

POSITION TYPE: New/Replacement

Location: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

The Manager of Accounting and Budget leads financial planning, accounting, and budgeting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and district policies. This role manages financial reporting, supervises accounting and budget staff, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maintain fiscal integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

• Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and reports to the Colorado Department of Education.
• Manage general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial projections.
• Lead the development and monitoring of the district's budget.
• Supervise accounting and budget staff, providing mentorship and professional development.
• Develop and review analyses, reports, and presentations for the Board of Education, committees, and leadership including quarterly and annual financial statements and monitoring reports.
• Act as a primary contact for audits, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Support the financial aspects of bond and mill levy elections by compiling data, preparing detailed financial projections, and assisting with voter information materials. Manage debt repayments, debt covenant compliance, and continuing disclosures.
• Collaborate with district leadership on financial planning initiatives and multi-year projections.
• Implement process improvements in financial systems and reporting.
• Supervise financial compliance in procurement, budgetary control, and encumbrance accounting across restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Maintain strong relationships with schools, departments, and external partners.
• Oversee cash flow management and investment strategy to optimize financial resources.
• Develop and implement risk assessment measures for financial operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience required.
• School district experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPA, CMA, CPFO, SFO, or PMP certification preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.

THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION. Rev 09/25