Leads the General Accounting department, overseeing daily operations, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, compliance, revenues, expenditures, vendor payments, and staff compensation. Presents financial reports to district leadership and the school board, provides analysis for strategic decisions, manages corrective actions from audits, and develops a high-performing team while ensuring adherence to GAAP and applicable regulations.
** Applications will be received until October 30, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Serves as a key member of the Financial Services Leadership team responsible for managing the daily operations of the General Accounting department; overseeing the district’s internal control structure and environment; and ensuring that general accounting activities and reporting are conducted in a timely manner in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $135,925.00 - $166,481.00 yearly Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the school board, superintendent, and district leadership
- Provide financial analysis to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with the district’s strategic goals
- Collaborate with school administrators, department heads, and district leaders to prepare and manage the district’s annual budget
- Monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the fiscal year, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting professional development and adherence to high ethical standards
- Ensure that staff compensation, vendor payments, and revenue collection are managed in compliance with district policies and regulations
- Coordinate external and internal audits, addressing audit findings and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions
- Establish and enforce internal control policies and procedures to safeguard district assets and ensure fiscal accountability
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree - Business, Finance or other related field
- 5+ years Senior Administrator in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning or related financial field
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy
- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization
- Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
- Ability to motivate and influence others
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
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