Chief Financial Officer Job Cranston area,Rhode Island USA,Management

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Chief Financial Officer

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Job Details

Job : 5577500
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150,000 to $170,000 Per Year

Job Description

Administration

I. Classification:
Executive Level

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an approved college or university with a Master’s Degree in business, public administration, or a major in accounting.

Minimum of five years of experience in one of the above fields. Experience to include budgeting, purchasing, and experience with computerized financial accounting and purchasing systems. Minimum of three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Minimum of three years of experience as a school system business administrator responsible for a computerized business operation preferred.

Any combination of education and/or acquired experiences that meet all stated requirements may be considered appropriate for the position.

III. Position in Total Organization:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for and reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The incumbent operates with a high degree of latitude and independent judgment. Work performance is reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools periodically, with a written annual evaluation furnished to this incumbent. Reviews and evaluations are to ensure conformance to established School Committee policies, administrative regulations, State and Federal Law and Regulations, and sound business practices.
Maintain a supervisory function over the Director of Business and personnel in the Business Office. Also maintains a supervisory function for all business activities as they relate to individual department heads, such as the Director of Plant Operations, the Director of Student Transportation Operations, the Director of MIS, and the Fiscal Grant Manager.

General Statement of Duties

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible to the Superintendent of Schools for coordinating and directing all of the business services of all operations of the Cranston Public Schools, including, but not limited to, Plant Operations, Student Transportation, and Data Processing. Business services include budget preparation, monitoring of all receipts and expenditures to ensure a sound fiscal condition, preparation of all required financial reports, purchasing and maintenance of all school equipment, etc.

Also, the Chief Financial Officer is to investigate, evaluate and recommend changes in business procedures and policies relating to the business function.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Financial
Prepare the annual budget in a clear, business-like format to show revenues and expenditure with appropriate narrative explanations.
Attend both School Committee and City Council meetings during the annual budget adoption process. Provide supporting documentation to any and all budget questions asked during these meetings.
Classify all school system revenues and expenditures properly.
Supervise the efficient recording of all past and current revenues and expenditures for the staff and School Committee members.
Prepare periodic financial statements for the school system funds, including the current status of the budget.
Supervise all financial activity as it relates to Federal, State, and Private Grant Programs.
Review with the Chief Human Resources Officer the recording of all salaries for school system personnel.
Prepare and issue instructions and policy statements for guidance in preparing annual operating and capital outlay budget requirements, in accordance with written policies established by the Cranston School Committee.
Review and evaluate the financial implications for unusual maintenance projects and emergency needs. Assure that proper notifications are furnished to the Superintendent of Schools.
Work with the City Finance Director to monitor the current status of school system bond issues, including current funds available, projects…


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