Director - Management and Budget

Chesterfield County Public Schools - Chesterfield, VA

Full-time - Director

Chesterfield, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Management and Budget at Chesterfield County Public Schools is responsible for overseeing the budget office, coordinating the development of the annual budget, and managing the current year budget. This role requires significant professional judgment and impacts the entire school system and community. The director will supervise staff, provide consultation and technical assistance, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the preparation of the school division's annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
• Coordinates the development of the annual budget for the Appomattox Regional Governor's School.
• Directs and coordinates the monitoring of the execution of the annual budget, including position control.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to schools, departments, and staff.
• Supervises the Office of Management and Budget and evaluates staff performance.
• Oversees the preparation of various federal, state, and local financial reports.
• Develops and implements administrative policies and procedures for the school division.
• Monitors General Assembly and State correspondence for impacts on the school system.
• Participates in the development and presentation of financial materials related to school division finances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and/or relevant certification (CPA, CFA, CMA, CPFO, CGFM, SFO) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of budget management experience with a solid track record of building teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and integrated database applications, including dedicated school budget software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of fund accounting, financial management, and school budgeting processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with federal and state policies and procedures related to public administration and government operations.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis to support decision making.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equal Employment Opportunities
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities