KAIRA REAVES
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Financial management professional with 18+ years experience in K–12 public school finance, specializing in budget development, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of managing and monitoring budgets totaling nearly $50 million, identifying variances, and delivering actionable financial insights that support strategic planning and fiscal accountability. Experienced in supervising staff, improving financial processes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
San Bernardino City Unified School District
04.2021 - Current
- Monitor and analyze a $50M operating budget, performing variance analysis to ensure alignment with fiscal policies and financial plans.
- Produce executive-level financial reports including cash flow analysis, multi-year projections, and trend reports with embedded charts.
- Reduced reporting preparation time by 30% through Excel automation and Power Query integration, improving efficiency and data accuracy.
- Implemented financial procedures during the Fund 92 → Fund 13 transition, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with Fiscal and Accounting Services to support accurate interim reporting and cross-department financial alignment.
- Analyze purchase order encumbrances and balances to monitor budget utilization and identify potential variances.
- Oversee grant fund utilization, expenditure tracking, and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines.
- Prepare and submit quarterly tax returns, maintaining regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
- Mentor clerical staff on account coding, internal timelines, and compliance procedures, improving accuracy in financial processes.
Secretary III to the Administrative Director
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2007 - 04.2021
- Monitored and analyzed $11M operating budget
- Managed position control and assisted with categorical fund audits to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
- Streamlined cross-department processes by developing and maintaining electronic filing systems and budget documents, promoting fiscal accountability.
- Managed contract submissions, purchase orders, and funding allocations, ensuring compliance with approved budget limits.
Earlier Positions/Administrative
San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.2000 - 02.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA01-2024
Associate in Science - Business Administration
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA01-2022
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budget Management & Variance Analysis
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls
Financial Forecasting & Trend Analysis
Cost Analysis & Expenditure Monitoring
Policy Development & Financial Procedures
Strategic Financial Decision Support
Cross-Functional Collaboration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Budget Analyst
San Bernardino City Unified School District
04.2021 - Current
Secretary III to the Administrative Director
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2007 - 04.2021
Earlier Positions/Administrative
San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.2000 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Redlands
Associate in Science - Business Administration
San Bernardino Valley College