Job Class: 0993 Director

Salary Range: $134,939 - $183,656/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.4 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving more than 49,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the City and County of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
Fearless: We persist through challenges
United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

As the 0993 Internal Auditor, and under general direction from the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, you will plan, organize, lead and conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits to assure compliance with laws, rules, policies and legal requirements for school districts, programs, services, and federally and state funded programs of the San Francisco County Office of Education and San Francisco Unified School District. In this role, you will provide an internal audit program for the school system covering all financial, procedural and operational aspects of the organization.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties for this role and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the 0993 Internal Auditor, you will:

Plan, schedule, lead, and conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to determine compliance with laws, rules, policies and legal requirements
Review the financial management and operation of the school district and state and federally funded programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Identify key internal controls for the San Francisco County Office of Education and the agencies it supports
Prepare audit reports to clearly state audit observations, conclusions, and recommendations to promote improvement
Review and follow up on the status and implementation of recommendations made in previous audit reports
Research, identify, and interpret local state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Lead, train, and provide guidance to auditing personnel and personnel supporting auditing activities

The strongest candidates will have:

Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Knowledge of principles, standards, techniques, and methods for operational, compliance, and financial audits, including:
- Generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements
- California School Accounting Manual (CSAM)
Knowledge of the capabilities and applications of computerized administrative and accounting systems
Understanding of Internal Control Principles
Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
Deep understanding of the laws and regulations affecting the operations and financial accounting systems of school districts and the San Francisco County Office of Education.
Knowledge of financial, compliance and operational audit procedures that comply with rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Ability to comply with confidentiality requirements and ethical guidelines for local, state and federal laws, policies and statutes
Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration or other closely related field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of experience conducting financial and/or compliance audits

Substitution

A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may substitute for one year of the required experience
Up to 4 years of education requirement may be substituted for additional experience on a year-for-year basis

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $134,939 - $183,656/annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit jobs.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Internal Auditor (0993)