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Rashid Muhammad

@rashidmuhammad1

Fiscal Officer at The Newark Board of Education managing $300 million in grants and strengthening GAAP-aligned financial systems.

United States

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At The Newark Board of Education, I manage financial oversight of grants totaling approximately $300 million, prepare timely audits and adjustments, and develop fiscal plans aligned with grant objectives. I also create financial graphs and budget projections using Copilot and other AI software.

Previously, I prepared and managed the School District's $1 billion+ annual budget as Principal Fiscal Analyst, helping reduce operational costs by 25% through outsourcing several facility projects. I also served on the team that converted the District's major financial database to PeopleSoft.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Management Specialist

Current

The Newark Board of Education

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Manages federal grants, develops fiscal plans, oversees workflow, evaluates staff, and improves systems. Handles complaints and conducts monthly team-building and time management meetings.

Federal grant compliance Financial Reporting Budget Management Team Building Time Management Data Analysis Copilot

Fiscal Officer

The Newark Board of Education

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Directs fiscal planning and grant applications, assesses program efficacy, and supervises system improvements and budget controls. Ensures compliance with Principal/Officer expectations.

Grant Management Financial Planning Budget control audit analysis Compliance Reporting EWEG

Principal Fiscal Analyst

The Newark Board of Education

Jan 2002 - Dec 2017 (15 years 11 months)

Led budget functions, ensuring timely District annual budget submissions and developed GAAP-compliant account systems. Managed budgets, records, and personnel data in budget regulation studies.

Budget Preparation Financial Analysis US GAAP Supervision Mentorship Cost Reduction Peoplesoft Financial Reporting

Senior Fiscal Analyst

The Newark Board of Education

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)

Reported directly to the Principal Fiscal Analyst, assisted in GAAP-compliant account systems, and managed budgets and records. Assisted in managing personnel data in budget regulation studies.

Budget Management US GAAP Financial Reporting Peoplesoft Data Analysis