Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Payroll
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months (230 days)   
 
SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule
 
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
 
REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

JOB CODE: 465

 
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for the oversight and management of the accounting department and the payroll department.  This position requires the ability to maintain tight deadlines and manage a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and support of budgeting and forecasting activities.  While also, developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance.
• CPA license.
• Minimum of five years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience leading a department of at least three or more staff.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure of school system accounting and experience working in a Georgia school system or related agency.
• Recipient of ‘Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting’. 

 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the annual budget process.
• Oversees the annual budget process in conjunction with the superintendent.
• Oversees the payroll process to ensure that it is complete in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversees the accounts payable process to ensure that it is complete in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversees cash collections and safekeeping in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of all year end financial information and coordinating with the auditors for the completion of the annual audit.
• Responsible for maintaining fixed assets inventory and all related processes.
• Responsible for all treasury management functions.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and retention of all accounting and payroll personnel. 
• Responsible for the oversight and management of internal audits of the school activity accounts.
• Responsible for grants management, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Assists school principals and department supervisors in the hiring process for school/department bookkeepers.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. 
• Collaborates with other departments and schools to support the system’s initiatives.
• Performs other duties as requested.

 
PERFORMANCE FACTORS: 

• Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work.
• Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

 
  EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.
 
 
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000