DIST DIR BUDGET MGMNT_FINANCIAL OPS/BUDGET(1912800)

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, October 27, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP Pay Grade 23 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 (cursive format or digitally authenticated) AND contact information for the person completing the reference.

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.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kadesha Dean, Executive Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-1931 or by email at kndean@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $99,340

Salary Max:  $179,177

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Directs activities of professional and clerical staff in developing, managing, monitoring and reporting assigned portion of the district’s budget, including the overseeing of any computerized systems necessary to accomplish those tasks.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.           Directs staff in the development, implementation, and monitoring of District's budgeted funds as assigned, including General Fund (both Schools and District), Capital Outlay, Debt Service, Contracted Programs, Categorical Programs, Food Service, Proprietary, Fiduciary, Law Enforcement Trust and Special Events Funds.

2.           Directs preparation of work papers and supporting schedules of revenues and expenditures of assigned funds, including the development of the budget executive summary.

3.           Directs reconciliation of the adopted and amended budgets to the general ledger, including any necessary budget amendments/resolution of recommendation to the Superintendent and the School Board

4.           Manages all technological needs for properly performing duties of developing, implementing and monitoring budget for assigned funds.

5.           Directs preparation of monthly and quarterly projections of revenues and expenditures.

6.           Directs preparation of short-term and long-term forecasts projecting revenue and expenditures for future years.

7.           Directs and conducts any budget training workshops for district staff as necessary.

8.           Participates in collective bargaining and prepares cost analysis of collective bargaining proposals as required.

9.           Serves on task forces requiring budget support as needed.

10.        If assigned area is Capital budget, then duties also include working with Facilities Management to develop and maintain assessment of short-term and long-term facility needs and projects, coordinate with municipalities on all necessary issues, and keep abreast of new developments and changes in all aspects of facility planning and recommend changes in plans and procedures to promote economy and improve efficiency.

11.        Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

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.           Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. A combination of training and/or experience substantially equivalent to a Master’s degree will be considered.

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

3.           Proficiency with personal computers, especially spreadsheet programs; substantial experience with SAP preferred.

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

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