•Oversaw and lead the preparation and development of the approved school system budget ($279 million), as well as the actual expenditures and revenues and their impact on the overall school system’s financial and fiscal outlook, ensuring compliance with school district policy and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.•Developed internal accounting processes and coordinates and monitors proper accounting in all Huntsville City School System’s activity accounts.•Managed the financial and accounting analysis for administrative staff and school personnel.•Lead Financial Coordinators in working with department heads, managers, and principals to develop budget proposals and to assist them in submitting the Huntsville City School System’s fiscal year budgets and budgets amendments.•Oversaw the preparation of a variety of financial reports such as financial analysis reports, department budget and expenditures, applicable federal, state, and local reports, etc. for documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.•Provided the Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations and other staff members with financial and budgetary information relative to program planning, status of funding and expenditures, and reports matters of liabilities.•Assisted and cooperate with external audit firms and/or agencies in the conduct of approved audit reviews of the school system’s fiscal records and coordinates gathering a variety of financial processes for providing up-to-date reference and audit trail reports within compliance guidelines.•Coordinated and participate in the planning, specifications, and design of automated financial systems.•Implemented reporting procedures and program requirements for the purpose of assuring accurate maintenance of records.

•Responsible for the financial management of all school funds exceeding $40 million (local, state and federal) for the entire school system.•Maintained an accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.•Kept a school payroll accounting system in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.•Maintained a sound system of cash management and an accounting system for individual schools and prepare reports as required by governmental and other agencies.•Coordinated and prepare financial reports, budgets and budget amendments.•Operated a system of contracting and purchasing procedures.•Developed and maintain an adequate system of internal controls including property and inventory accounting.•Worked with Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Director of Maintenance on new construction, renovations and maintenance plans as well as the Technology Coordinator, Child Nutrition Director, Safety and Security Director, Transportation Director and all Federal Programs Directors on budgeting, planning and implementing operational goals.

•Examined financial documents, records and accounts to ensure payments (more than $80 million annually) to vendors and the acceptability of goods.•Provided training to Accounts Payable Clerks to ensure the reinforcement of regulations and procedures.•Reviewed monthly reports of vendors’ account balances.•Assisted the Chief Business and Finance Officer in preparation of annual budget. •Prepared and submitted requested financial reports to the Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business and Finance Officer.

•Provided accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the school system's annual budget exceeding $300 million.•Led in the preparation of annual budget with the Chief Business and Financial Officer, Superintendent and Budget Committee.•Prepared monthly financial reports for all funds.•Reviewed posting to General Ledgers for all funds and reconciled differences.•Verified and reconciled all cash and investment accounts.•Assisted in the preparation of the budget and financial report to the State Department of Education and the Board.•Served as Accountant for federal, state and private projects approved by the board.•Cooperated with the external auditors and provided information to them as requested.

•Established policies for auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.•Developed and executed comprehensive audit programs for the evaluation of the school system controls.•Performed audits of schools, service centers and all other board departments.•Examined the effectiveness of all levels of the school system administrators in their stewardship of resources and the compliance with the established policies.•Recommended improvements of the school system controls designed to safeguard the school system resources and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.•Authorized the publication of reports on the results of audit examinations, including recommendations for improvement.•Appraised the adequacy of the action taken by school administrators to correct reported deficient conditions.•Conducted special examinations at the request of the Chief Business and Financial Officer, the Superintendent or the board.•Coordinated audit efforts with those of the school system external auditors.•Assisted in the preparation and completion of the school's annual budget and capital improvement project.•Researched and gathered data to forecast the student attendance for school year.