Bond Financial Administrator

Full Job Description: Bond Financial Administrator

Salary/Grade: Business Grade 9 | BG-9

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Bond Financial Administrator manages the financial activities of the District’s bond program and related bond-funded projects. The position leads bond budget development, maintenance, monitoring, and forecasting and ensures that funds are appropriately budgeted, encumbered, expended, and reported in accordance with District policies, applicable laws, and bond requirements. The position serves as the primary financial resource for District departments and project leaders on funding availability, compliance, and project budgets. The Bond Financial Administrator oversees arbitrage monitoring, bond transparency reporting, internal controls, and audit support; represents Accounting on the Bond Oversight Committee; and supervises assigned bond accounting personnel. The position develops and improves financial processes 
and reporting practices to support accurate information and responsible stewardship of bond resources.

Key Functions:
● Bond Budget Development and Financial Management
● Project Financial Review and Analysis
● Bond Compliance and Financial Reporting
● Cross-Department Coordination and Committee Representation
● Staff Supervision and Internal Controls

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, accounting, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered

Experience:
● Five (5) years of experience in accounting or project management, administrative support including budget management, operations or logistics, or other related work

Licenses and Certifications:
● CPA preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Ability to evaluate information, assess alternative solutions, and apply policies and requirements to specific situations
● Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
● Ability to anticipate needs, identify problems, and assess potential risks
● Ability to explain financial information clearly to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge
● Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
● Ability to communicate effectively with departments, project leaders, and committee members
● Ability to build trusting, respectful, professional relationships across the organization
● Ability to provide responsive customer service
● Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands
● Initiative to seek feedback and pursue professional growth
● Commitment to District core values and organizational priorities
● Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.