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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

General Summary

Under general supervision assists in ensuring that the district’s vision, mission and goals are achieved and responsible for the short and long-term prudent fiscal operation of the school district including management of all assets and liabilities. Collaborates with the Superintendent to communicate to all stakeholders the budgetary process; administers the distribution of financial resources in accordance with allocations determined by the School Board and administration; plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Financial Services Department, with emphasis on developing and maintaining effective procedures and procedural improvements to the district’s fiscal management systems. Chief Financial Officer serves on Superintendent’s Cabinet and reports to the Superintendent.

Essential Functions

· Participates in development of long-range strategic plans, governance structure       and objectives for management;

· Prepares and presents long-range financial plans and forecasts and communicates   fiscal matters to the Superintendent and the School Board;

· Directs the budgeting, accounting and reporting of all district funds (e.g. assets,   liabilities, revenue and expenses) in compliance with all applicable federal, state,   and local regulations and requirements;

· Directs the funding development of Capital Improvement Projects;

· Executes an annual budget process that communicates the needs identified by the   Superintendent and School Board;

· Leads the department in fiscal planning and management in development and   implementation of appropriate regulations, monitoring processes, and internal   control processes;

· Leads the work related to the strategic plan goal regarding effective and efficient   operations to ensure proper stewardship, equitable allocation of resources, and   performance monitoring;

· Provides financial guidance support and protocols to assist schools and   departments;

· Establishes policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local   statute to ensure strong internal controls;

· Provides effective leadership for the coordination, development, and   implementation of financial goals consistent with the district’s mission;

· Ensures the execution and implementation of sound financial management   practices to guarantee purchase of good quality supplies, services and materials at   competitive prices;

· Supervises the district’s budget in an efficient and effective manner;

· Communicates Financial Services’ policies, procedures, and guidelines and assists   with the consistent compliance;

· Serves as the primary resource person for the district concerning district’s financial   matters;

· Coordinates the revisions, development, and distribution of district financial   policies, and procedures;

· Supervises and evaluates departmental staff (Finance and Student Nutrition   Services) and provides staff development opportunities based on their job   descriptions;

· Assists the Superintendent as needed, in presenting financial matters or concerns   to the Board, taxpayers and other stakeholders as needed;

· Provide State and regional leadership through professional associations and   committees; and

· Perform other related duties as required

Experience

Over five and up to and including seven years of experience in public sector financial management including increasing supervisory responsibility and administration of governmental accounting systems. Working knowledge of reporting requirements for FASB, GASB & CAFR and experience with automated comprehensive financial systems is required.

Education

Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public or education administration required.

Certified Public Accountant is preferred.