Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Department: Executive Leadership
Reports To: Superintendent
Compensation: $190,000 – $200,000
TRS Classification: Classified

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to provide administrative, supervisory, and accounting responsibility for all funds of the school district. They will provide accountability to the Superintendent and Board for the district operating budget, insurance, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and other financially related activities and programs. Additionally, the CFO will ensure that financial systems and procedures are in compliance with Board policies, administrative regulations, and applicable state and federal regulations and laws.

Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset
• Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and have a strong desire to improve at every turn
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and encourage excellence from others
• Have problem‑solving and clear communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership competence and a willingness to share lessons learned through experience

Other duties may be assigned.

• Acts as advisor to the Superintendent on questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district.
• Assumes responsibility for budget development and long‑range financial planning.
• Prepares the annual budget for approval by the Superintendent and the Board.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall management, supervision, and operations of the district’s accounting staff and accounting procedures and controls.
• Supervises the management of the financial affairs of the district.
• Prepares regular financial reports for the Superintendent and the Board.
• Acts as a resource person for the Superintendent, staff, Board Members, school administrative personnel, and others concerning the budget, financial management, and business affairs of the district.
• Allocates all funds after consultation with the Superintendent.
• Supervise, assist, and assure that district financial operations are in compliance with Board policy, state and federal law, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Administers a budget control system for the district.
• Informs administrative staff about new developments in Board policies, State Board of Education rules and regulations, accounting principles, and state laws.
• Prepares analyses of program costs, methods of financing, and long‑range projections of financial requirements.
• Recommends changes to improve the financial management of the district and its financial status.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the activities of purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, accounting staff, district treasurer, and budget implementation.
• Keeps informed of and interprets business and financial laws, policies, and regulations affecting the business affairs of the district. Communicates with local, state, and national agencies and officials to gain information about legislative or other changes that could affect the district.
• Monitors all purchase requisitions to determine the correctness of the information, price extensions, coding information, etc.
• Monitors bid requests and ensures bidding procedures are followed.
• Supervises the acquisition and maintenance of adequate insurance policies for the district’s property, liability, and employee insurance.

• Arranges for auditing of school accounts, internal and external.
• Must receive staff development points and/or required hours of continuing professional education each year to maintain professional certifications.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities at the request of the Superintendent.

• Collaborates with the Executive Team to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision.
• Oversees and evaluates strategies for ensuring the long‑term success of the organization in regards to finance.
• Assists with developing future…