CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

General Summary

The Chester County School District is located 30 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina

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 c ompliance 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, m onitoring 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.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships.

KNOWLEDGE is required to utilize theoretical mathematical concepts; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; federal and state grants accounting management; education code; accounting processes; and budget management and accounting.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; managing multiple departments; and determining the use of funds. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

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.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Salary

Chief Officer Salary Range: $99,826 – $146,412