Salary : $123,115.20 - $149,198.40 Annually
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-0013
Site/Dept: Finance
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: 12

Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Finance, assists the Director in managing and directing the operations of the Finance Department.

Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Plan, organize, control and direct the accounting activities and functions of the District; project, monitor, maintain and account for the fiscal health of the District; make presentations to the staff, community and Board. E
2. Project and supervise the preparation of various District budgets; monitor and revise District budgets following adoption. E
3. Direct District staff in budget and accounting functions; maintain all accounting records of the District. E
4. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates. E
5. Communicate with other administrators, District personnel and outside organizations to properly manage District activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; meet with administrators on respective budgets and financial needs. E
6. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent regarding assigned functions; assist as needed in the formulation and development of fiscal policies, procedures and programs. E
7. Prepare and maintain a variety of State and federal financial reports; prepare various narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to the Finance Department. E
8. Develop, prepare and monitor all budgets for the District; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. E
9. Attend a variety of meetings to maintain current knowledge of legislation, legal codes and requirements; review changes in school finance; attend workshops and meetings with District, County and State personnel; conduct and facilitate meetings. E

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field and five years' responsible experience in finance or accounting, including three years in a supervisory capacity. Public school finance and accounting experience is preferred.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization and direction of the Finance Department.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures, school accounting policies, and governmental fund accounting procedures.
Accounting, bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping principles and procedures related to school district accounting.
Budget preparation and control.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and administer the Finance Department functions and operations.
Manage a large budget responsibly.
Reason, forecast and project with accuracy.
Make presentations to the Board.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned operations and activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
- Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
- After an offer of employment, obtain:
- Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
- Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)

Application & Examination Process
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

- Online employment application
- Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education. (Note: resume may not substituted for
completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application).
- Supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application
package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Proof of education
- Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
- Photocopy of college transcripts showing a Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university and/or college with major coursework in
Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study
- Photocopy of Licenses and/or Certifications
- Foreign Equivalency Certification
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a
Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a
professional organization.

Note: If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
All offers are contingent upon successful background clearance, which may include credit check.

* INITIAL SALARY PLACEMENT FOR CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES:
Placement of newly appointed management personnel shall typically be Step 1 of the salary range designated for appropriate class. However, the Superintendent (or designee) may authorize a higher step placement up to step six of the appropriate salary range for an especially well-qualified individual or in a job class for which qualified candidates are found to be in short supply.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless the list is exhausted or extended by the Personnel Commission.

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12 month employment contract)
• Vacation - 26 days per year
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
01

The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note:(*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.(*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.(*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
02

This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field. (Additional years of experience can be substituted for a degree, 1:1. However, additional years of education/ an advanced degree cannot be substituted to meet the minimum years of experience required.) Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

03

List your degree(s), major(s) and college(s). Please note: To receive credit for college degree, trade school, or certificate, a photocopy of your transcript, diploma or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees of coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.
04

This position requires five (5) years of responsible experience in finance or accounting, including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity. Do you have the required years of experience for this position?

• Yes
• No

05

Please summarize your experience as it relates to accounting, budgeting, auditing and related fiscal areas. Be sure to include the position(s) you have held, years of experience, and duties performed in the position. (Note: Part-time work will require more time in the position to meet the equivalency. Any experience referenced here must also be listed in the work history section of your application.)
06

This position requires three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Do you have the required years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe your experience in the supervision of staff. Be sure to include the position(s) you held, the number(s) and title(s) of your staff and length of time. (Any experience referenced here must also appear in the work history section of your application.)
08

Please select the answer that best describes your experience in the area of public education and/or governmental Finance experience.

• No Governmental and/or Public School District Experience
• Governmental Experience
• Public School District Experience
• Both Governmental and Public School District Experience

09

If you have Governmental or Public School District experience, please list the agency, title, and years below. If no experience, list "N/A".
10

Describe your experience preparing and monitoring financial reports for administrators, local, state, and federal agencies as mandated by law. Be sure to include the type and purpose of the report. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration and/or reduce the amount of points given.)
11

Describe your experience in the preparation, monitoring, and responsibility for budgets. Be sure to include the type of budgets and dollar size of the budgets under your control. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration and/or reduce the amount of points given.)
Required Question