Job Description

　　The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

　　The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Office of District and School Finance administers the Chapter 70 aid program as well as reimbursement programs for special education, charter tuition, and transportation and provides technical support to local districts in the areas of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for managing the unit's End of Year Report (EOYR) data collection, EOYR audit requirements, and data management and reporting. The person in this role is also responsible for maintaining and updating the EOYR audit protocol, collecting and reviewing annual EOYR audit reports, and communicating with the audit community. In addition, this person is responsible for identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements in how the Department collects, validates, organizes, and stores EOYR data to support various functions within the unit. Finally, this person also works collaboratively with others in the unit to fulfill federal reporting requirements, produce public data reports, and respond to ad hoc data requests.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Oversee the Department's annual EOYR data collection, including training district personnel; updating the chart of accounts and other guidance documents; managing the EOYR review process; and maintaining the EOYR database.

　　Maintain and update the EOYR audit protocol, collect and review annual EOYR audit reports, and communicate with the audit community;

　　Identify and implement improvements to how the Department collects, validates, amends, organizes, and stores EOYR data;

　　Work collaboratively with others in the unit to fulfill federal reporting requirements, produce public reports using PowerBI and other reporting tools, and respond to ad hoc data requests.

　　Calculate Impact Aid, non-resident vocational tuition rates, the annual administrative cost per pupil rate, and indirect cost rates; and

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences through documents produced in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

　　Ability to design and implement budget-related processes and procedures.

　　Proficient knowledge of Chapters 44, 70, 70B, 71, 71B and 72

　　Proficient knowledge of how state aid formulae equalize pupil and taxpayer equity and efficiency

　　Expertise in municipal and school accounting and auditing

　　Expertise working with accounting systems

　　Experience with database software (e.g., MS Access or Oracle) and SQL queries

　　Ease in dealing with a wide range of local, state and federal officials, researchers and the general public

　　Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

　　Fluency in basic statistics, measures of central tendency, range and longitudinal comparisons

　　Ability to effectively manage staff, including assessment of computer skills and knowledge of school finance issues

　　Based on assignment, travel may be required.

　　Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to [email protected]

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

　　Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results) or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below

　　Substitutions:

　　I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

　　II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

　　III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

　　IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the four (4) years of the required experience.

　　Comprehensive Benefits

　　When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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　　An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.