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Financial Systems Operations Manager

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
4041 North Central Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025
Posting Date 09/10/25 Application Deadline 10/01/25 Pay Range $85,000 - $120,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department County School Superintendent About the Position This position exists to empower and strengthen school districts by delivering innovative financial, technological, and operational leadership. By uniting best practices in fiscal management, cutting-edge business software solutions, and expert compliance guidance, this role ensures that districts have the tools, resources, and confidence to operate efficiently and responsibly. With a focus on collaboration, training, and customer service excellence, this position drives continuous improvement, safeguards public resources, and ultimately supports student achievement across Maricopa County. About Us The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related to school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of progressively responsible management and/or supervisory experience in which one year of experience is working in a school Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science An equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with the county's Advantage financial system Job Contributions Conduct business process analysis, needs assessments, and implement technology solutions to support school districts and business service staff Provide leadership, consulting, and training to district business offices in areas of finance, payroll, compliance, and business operations Oversee and support the financial system, including updates, troubleshooting, SQL queries, testing, and on-call responsibilities Evaluate and improve business services, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement changes to enhance efficiency and compliance Ensure compliance with USFR, Arizona Revised Statutes, Auditor General guidance, federal/state financial regulations, and grant requirements Manage and monitor school district financial activities such as revenue limits, expenditures, reconciliations, garnishments, bond indebtedness, tax reporting, and internal audits Provide audit and outreach services to maximize funding use for student achievement Develop and lead in-house training, staff development, and cross-training programs to strengthen financial, accounting, and payroll functions Maximize existing resources to provide exceptional customer service to school districts, developing new methods and/or programs to support school district operations Other duties as assigned Working Conditions This position works in an office environment Occasional travel will be required Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!