Fiscal Analyst II, Community Schools

Serves as a fiscal analyst for the Office of Community Schools. Performs ad hoc analysis, financial forecasting, and provides analytical support. Analyzes financial reports, financial systems, and expense tracking mechanisms to provide accurate fiscal guidance. Designs, implements, and maintains expense tracking mechanisms. Assists in the creation and implementation of fiscal training for personnel. Provides fiscal support to offices managing grant funds. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as a primary fiscal contact and collaborates with school grant program offices to collect, review, and analyze requests.
• Monitors fund expenditures and analyzes projections to ensure ongoing alignment with approved budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Supports the design, development, and maintenance of budget and expenditure tracking mechanisms and reconciles tracking data with the financial system.
• Reviews expense reports, collects and analyzes supporting data, and prepares documentation for journal vouchers submitted to the BCPS Accounting Office and BCPS Grant Accounting Office for processing.
• Prepares fiscal grant documentation, budget narratives, and other required MSDE financial reporting materials.
• Assists in the development of fiscal training materials and supports the delivery of training to personnel
• Coordinates responses to internal and external audit requests and compiles requested financial data and supporting documentation.
• Performs complex analysis of large data sets using advanced formulas and other analytical methods to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Develops complex fiscal and analytical reports and contributes to initiatives designed to increase operational efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge automated financial systems and reporting tools.
• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of local county budget management.
• Thorough knowledge of financial data reporting.
• Skill in operating, maintaining, and administering automated financial systems.
• Skill in analyzing system user needs and requests.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to train appropriate fiscal staff and others in the use of automated systems.

• Ability to perform ad hoc financial analysis.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

GRADE: OPE Grade 06

SALARY: $85,972 - $138,282

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure

443-809-7874

sstansbury@bcps.org