Fiscal Liaison

Job Brief:

Job Position Overview

The Fiscal Liaison plays a critical role in supporting the Regional Performance Incentive Program (RPIP) by recruiting school districts to serve as fiscal partners while also directly providing fiscal services as requested. This dual role ensures that districts have access to reliable fiscal management support, from payroll and accounts payable to budget analysis, while strengthening regional collaboration through effective recruitment and coordination. This position is funded through a two-year grant

Key Responsibilities

• District Recruitment & Partnerships
  • Engage and recruit school districts to strengthen their operations by providing fiscal services.
  • Build and sustain relationships with district leadership, municipal officials, and business office staff.
  • Develop outreach strategies to expand participation and ensure adequate coverage of fiscal service needs.
• Direct Fiscal Service Delivery
  • Provide fiscal services to participating districts as requested, which may include:
    • Payroll processing
    • Financial analysis and reporting
    • Accounts payable/receivable
    • Budget monitoring and forecasting
    • Other financial management functions as needed
    • Training new staff or filling in for vacancies
  • Ensure services are carried out in accordance with state and district policies, with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintain records of services provided for accountability and reporting purposes.
• Coordination & Support
  • Serve as liaison between districts, municipalities, and program leadership to ensure clear communication and effective service delivery.
  • Support district partners in understanding fiscal requirements and service options available.
  • Monitor workload distribution and recommend additional recruitment or service adjustments when needed.
• Administrative Functions
  • Track recruitment progress and maintain a database of districts providing and/or receiving fiscal services.
  • Assist in preparing documentation needed for state reporting and compliance.
  • Support program leadership in evaluating cost savings, efficiencies, and service effectiveness.
• Other
  • Ability and willingness to travel to assigned districts for support services and recruitment activities.
  • Assist with other assignments and/or responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Education Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in school district, municipal, or nonprofit fiscal management.
• Demonstrated skills in payroll processing, financial analysis, accounts payable/receivable, and budget oversight.
• Strong relationship-building, recruitment, and outreach abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance both recruitment and service delivery responsibilities.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in meeting the fiscal needs of diverse districts.
• Commitment to transparency, equity, and regional cooperation.

External Candidates, please apply online at www.aces.org.

Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

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