Description
CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
TITLE: Chief Financial Officer
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides leadership and expertise in fiscal services throughout the District. Responsibilities include finance, budget, accounting, purchasing, inventory, and enrollment forecasting. Serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and provides leadership in all fiscal related areas to the Board of Directors, program directors, and building administration. Ensures compliance with state and federal budget laws and oversees the submission and administration of compensatory program budgets. Oversees payroll and accounts payable staff. Prepares monthly budget reports for presentation to and review by the Board of Directors. Flexible scheduling and evening meetings are required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in business, public administration, finance, educational administration or a related field preferred. A Certified Public Accountant Certificate may substitute for the Master’s Degree requirement.
Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in business and finance. Experience with Washington school district business functions including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience in annual operating budget development and management
Demonstrated leadership skills in budget development, implementation, monitoring, and adjusting.
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in communicating financial affairs to staff, the Board of Directors, and community groups in both an oral and written form
Skill in providing strong leadership in financial management
Skill in effective decision-making
Skill in problem-solving and conflict resolution
Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations and customer service
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
Skill in utilizing information management systems to account for, control, and accurately report financial information
Skilled in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google
Ability to analyze financial data, make projections, and communicate information to a variety of constituents
Ability to develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
Ability to construct, implement and monitor timelines and meet deadlines on projects and reports
Ability to work with and provide guidance to district administrators and staff
Knowledge and skills in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Knowledge of laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and procedures governing school finance and operations
Knowledge of budgeting and finance in complex organizations
Recognized skills in building and supporting strong team members
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the chief financial officer of the district, providing direction for and coordination of all fiscal services for the district.
Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet
Directs the preparation of the district’s annual budget and fulfills all financial reporting requirements. Coordinates budget planning and financial projections, analyzes data and management information and makes recommendations that lead to sound fiscal decisions.
Provides strategies for use in matters of fiscal and business such as budget preparation, revenue forecasting, demographic and enrollment projections, collective bargaining, school construction, property acquisition, and other matters associated with business services.
Provides a variety of strategies to address staffing and compensation policies and practice, financing for major expenditures, bond sales and issuance of bonds, and expenditure priorities.
Prepares, presents and interprets a variety of financial reports such as status of budget accounts and general financial condition of the district and reports monthly to the Superintendent and the Board of Directors.
Provides accounting and budget support to all building administration and staff concerning fiscal operations.
Administers and ensures efficient and comprehensive accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures to maintain budgetary and expenditure controls in accordance with the State accounting manual.
Administers collection of monies; directs the accounting of all funds and financial transactions; ensures the maintenance of accurate financial records.
Directs the development, approval, and implementation of business and financial policies, procedures, and contracts.
Serves as member of the collective bargaining team for the district and provides the team information regarding financial ramifications of bargaining decisions.
Works with staff and community to develop long-range recommendations to the Board regarding facilities planning.
Develops bid specifications for the district.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Serves on a variety of committees; coordinates special projects
Performs related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Responsible for performing problem analysis using widely prescribed principles and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis and makes decisions that require the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. This is a semi-sedentary position classification and performs light work involving sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. The job is performed with the majority of time spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day may be spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces.
Additional physical requirements include the following:
Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
This position is part of the District Level Administration group. The position will work a schedule of 260 days. Salary and benefits as determined by the current salary schedule. Employee is required to complete all mandatory district trainings by specified deadlines.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.
Requirements
See above in job description
