Chief Financial Officer

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
5/24/2024

Location:
Central Office
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, community members, and vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Finance, Accounting and Budgeting Services functions of the district including budget and finance, accounts payable, account receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related areas.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget and revised budget for school district operations, taking into consideration maintaining and improving educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Supervise district accounting employees (including payroll and accounts receivable)
• Prepares monthly operating statements (and forecasts with variances), quarterly reports, and other information as needed for board meetings.
• Present budgets and other financial information to the Board of Education
• Coordinate and oversee an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Prepare and submit annual financial reports to Colorado Department of Education (CDE), including data pipeline and grant cost reporting.
• Oversee and approve all school district financial transactions, including purchasing, banking activities, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Monitor all bank account balances and perform transactions between accounts as necessary.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of the payroll function.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
• All other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in finance, business administration, accounting or school finance may be substituted for degree specialization.
• Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Employee may be required to operate District vehicles. Employee must maintain a driving record which meets the standards of the District insurance policy.
• Physical ability to perform job responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in school or district setting.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Will supervise employees in accounts receivable/payable, accounting, grant management, payroll and courier services.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000
• Days: 234
• Position Status: Full Time

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

FLSA Status: Exempt