Job Description

** Applications will be received until May 28, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org **

About this job:

Administers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $81,118 - $97,340 Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement

What You'll Do:

• Leads the development of audit programs and procedures and supervises the auditing of District funds and operations, examining records and reports to determine compliance with established laws, regulations, and District guidelines
• Plans and performs compliance audits of School Activity Funds, operational audits, and reviews of District operations
• Conduct special investigations
• Prepares written reports summarizing audit findings and recommends corrective action for internal control weaknesses and non-compliance with District policies and procedures; communicates findings and recommendations to school principals
• Reviews monthly School Activity Fund financial reports to verify that they are prepared according to policies and procedures
• Prepares and updates monthly School Activity Fund financial report information and summarizes activity to be included in the District’s annual financial report
• Provides School Activity Fund training and support to District personnel
• Assists the District’s external auditors

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or related field - Required
• Three (3+) plus years of experience in accounting or auditing - Required
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years if the position requires travel - Required
• CPA Certification or other equivalent certificate - Required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and statistical software
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to communicate persuasively and diplomatically
• Ability to analyze, identify, and problem-solve in highly complex situations
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and coordinate and work effectively with diverse staff
• Ability to train and guide lower level auditors through District audits and motivate employees to achieve results
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing practices (GAAP)
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and District internal auditing policies
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.