Approves financial transactions (e.g., warrants, supply/service requisitions, purchase orders, ) for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting and adhering to budget limits.
Collaborates with various departments for the purpose of providing financial information for State and Federal reports, including (CONAPP) applications, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCPA), school accountability report card, Medi-Cal reports, and facilities reports as needed.
Creates a variety of detailed financial reports (e.g., annual budget, 1st and 2nd interim reports, estimated actuals, unaudited actuals, Governing Board reports, State and Federal reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring historical documentation, program operations are within budget and assuring financial management of all District funds in accordance with all appropriate fiscal
Directs department operations, the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and processes for the purpose of developing and managing the District annual budget, and ensuring proper accountability of expenditures, revenues received as projected, restricted funds spent according to regulations, and fund balances remain
Manages Business Service Department and staff (e.g., implementing procedures and policies, training of new staff, evaluation of Fiscal Services Department employees, training of existing staff, supervising accountants in maintaining accurate general ledger, etc.) for the purpose of achieving organizational objectives, providing appropriate corrective action, meeting with external auditors, and ensuring optimal professional departmental
Oversees all District fiscal services processes (e.g., calculating Local Control Funding Formula, developing District annual budget, supervising accountants, payroll department, accounts payables and receivables, approving all vendor payments, requisitions, purchase orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting, budget limits, and maintenance of compliance
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g., SELPA financial committee, District Medi-Cal Committee, Governing Board Meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Presents information (e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Researches financial topics and related legal issues (e.g., discrepancies, current legislative trends, ) for the purpose of evaluating compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries of staff, district personnel, Governing Board, other professional organizations, etc. (e.g., accounting guidelines, expenditure status, grant guidelines, annual budget requirements, etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate
Reviews and develops pupil attendance accounting procedures for the purpose of verifying attendance accounting
Serves as District resource for budget and fiscal information (e.g., providing budget information and training for school sites and departments, advising District and site administrators and other personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations, maximizing use of funds, and/or ensuring overall operations are within
Supervises staff (e.g., accountants, payroll department staff, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, purchasing staff, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate fiscal management for general fund and child development
Supports Assistant Superintendent of Business, School sites, and District Departments (e.g., technical expertise, formulation of policies, school sites internal auditing, coordination of the annual independent audit, etc.) for the purpose of providing professional direction for all District Fiscal
Education
Bachelor's Degree or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public administration, accounting/finance, business administration, or related field
The Saugus Union School District is located in Santa Clarita Valley in Northern Los Angeles County. Currently, we have approximately 9,117 students attending 15 schools. All of our schools offer a preschool program, with approximately 275 special education and general education preschool students enrolled district wide.
We care about each student and are dedicated to providing an education that allows all of our students to succeed. We proudly offer a challenging academic curriculum supplemented with a variety of extracurricular programs and services that enhance the student learning experience.
• High Academic Standards
• Before/After-School Program
• Inside/Outside Learning Discovery Center
• Child Development Program
• Leadership Education
• Gifted & Talented Education Program
• Music, Visual, and Fine Arts Focus
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program
• Title I Services
• Dual Language Immersion Program
• English Language Development
MISSION STATEMENT
The Saugus Union School District in partnership with the home and community, is committed to excellence in elementary education.
VISION
Academic and personal success for every child.
CORE VALUES
Respect • Integrity • Learning • Teamwork • Enthusiasm