Chief Finance Officer

Chief Finance Officer

240 Days

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Chief Finance Officer reports directly to the Superintendent. This position will plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional level subordinates involving highly complex financial activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

· Plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional-level subordinates involving highly complex activities with substantial direct financial impact.

· Provides direct leadership for the District’s procurement function.

· Coordinate activities with other District departments; participate in management meetings to discuss District-wide issues.

· Meet periodically with staff to resolve issues, communicate new developments, and ensure operating objectives are understood and accomplished.

· Assure internal controls are established, maintained and documented in compliance with organizational directives.

· Participate in internal and external organizations, boards and committees as requested and authorized by appropriate management directives and specific authorities.

· Oversee the maintenance of District-wide financial records and programs

· Oversee the preparation of various financial statements and their dissemination.

· Prepare financial analysis of revenues and expenditures and compare to other school districts in and out of state as assigned.

· Coordinate the ongoing budget operations, including planning, compiling, analyzing, preparing, and monitoring the General and Federal Fund budget process.

· Review, analyze and evaluate budgetary process, assuring compliance with generally accepted budgeting principles, standards and procedures.

· Review the cost effectiveness of existing programs and the costing of new programs prior to Board approval.

· Establishes and maintains communications and other collaborative relationships with the community.

· Monitors and evaluates compliance with Federal and State Grant Awards which includes budgeting, reporting, request reimbursements and continual grant review.

· Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of compliance measures surrounding the Affordable Care Act

· Responsible for the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision program and collection and reporting of household income data collection. Supervisor of FRAM coordinator position.

· Assist District leadership in decisions related to facility disposal, acquisition or maintenance. Assist District leadership in strategic planning for utilization of offers from School Facilities and Construction Commission.

· Provides direct leadership for the District’s hiring, benefits, and payroll functions.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· Practices, policies, and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: budget preparation and control, generally accepted budgeting, accounting, and auditing principles, standards, and procedures.

· Oral and written communication skills.

· Research methods and report writing techniques

· Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management.

· Computer applications and MUNIS

· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

· Personnel requirements of the District.

ABILITY TO:

· Plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional-level subordinates involving highly complex activities.

· Prepare, communicate and deliver presentations both orally and in writing.

· Coordinate and monitor the financial system of the District.

· Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies.

· Perform professional and technical budgetary, statistical and accounting functions.

· Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

· Use financial computer programs efficiently.

· Prioritize and schedule work.

· Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree and one of the following: 12 hours of accounting class hours, or four years of professional experience in a business office setting, or at least two years’ experience in school finance.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education classes every two years that have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. All hires must go through the internship process as stated in 702 KAR 3: 320.

Please upload a copy of your diploma, transcript, or GED certificate and proof of any special training, along with your application, or deliver to Central Office, 4500 U.S. Highway 60, Morganfield, KY.

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