Executive Director, Financial Mgmt. Charter School Compliance and Support

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 28, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 22 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular      position and worksite?
3.  If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the   department or school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $87,944.00 

Salary Max:  $ 167,290.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

The Office of Charter School Compliance and Support (CSCS) is the department within the M-DCPS that is charged with authorization, compliance and support of charter schools that operate under the jurisdiction of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

The Executive Director, Financial Management, serves as most senior finance administrator in CSCS and is responsible for overseeing the fiscal health and compliance of charter schools authorized by the district, which includes but is not limited to, direct involvement and supervision of: staff within the division, financial analyses and reporting; budgeting and forecasting; compliance monitoring; risk assessment; data analysis and interpretation; and presentation and stakeholder communication.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Reviews and monitors the financial condition of charter schools and present key findings to internal stakeholders for the purpose of driving decisions related to periodic and high stakes reviews that are essential to decisions related to performance.

2.            Reviews and analyzes financial reports submitted by charter schools (e.g., budgets, interim reports, annual audits, Financial Corrective Action Plans) and other financial documentation required pursuant to statute, charter school contract, and applicable school board polices.

3.            Evaluates financial viability in applications for new charter schools and financial performance of existing charter schools for presentation to Superintendent’s advisory committees, leadership and school board members to better inform decisions related to potential actions regarding charter school openings, renewals and closures.

3.            For charter schools identified for financial corrective action, work with schools’ stakeholders to develop viable corrective action plans, monitor progress, and present annual results to leadership.

4.            Oversees the development of annual financial scorecards and key financial data for charter school annual reports that are published for internal and external stakeholders.

5.            Directs staff in reviewing and analyzing the annual independent audits of all charter schools and coordinating with the Office of Management and Compliance Audits to provide related reports to the Audit and Budget Advisory Committee.

6.            Oversees charter school grants management process, in coordination with the Office of Grants Management, to the collect of applications/documentation from charter schools for state and federal grant funding opportunities, review and approve applications for grant funding, and review and process requests for reimbursement.

7.            Coordinates with the Budget and Accounting departments to ensure proper and timely payment to all charter schools.

8.            Coordinates requests for information from local and federal auditors regarding charter schools’ finances and grants.

9.            Oversees collection of charter school deliverables and ensure compliance for special funding initiatives (e.g. TSIA, Referendum, ESSER).

10.         Leads business management initiatives including establishment of financial procedures and oversight of the District’s online charter school compliance monitoring system relative to financial submissions.

11.         Collaborates across CSCS divisions to develop annual enrollment projections.

12.         Oversees communication with charter schools regarding all matters related to finance and grants.

13.         Manages the department’s internal budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.

2.            Minimum of three (3) years of progressively related administrative/supervisory experience.

3.            Proficiency with personal computers, especially spreadsheet programs, and school-based mainframe systems.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!