ESC Treasurer

Company Description Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) provides shared educational services and support to school districts throughout Columbiana County, Ohio. The ESC collaborates with local schools to improve student achievement, strengthen instructional practices, and offer specialized programs that individual districts might not be able to provide on their own. Services include professional development, curriculum support, special education, and administrative assistance. The organization values collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in public education. Team members have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students, educators, and communities across the region.

Role Description The ESC Treasurer is a full-time, on-site role based in Lisbon, OH, responsible for the overall financial management of the Columbiana County Educational Service Center. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, board policies, and sound accounting practices. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the general fund and all other funds, monitoring cash flow, preparing financial statements, and presenting regular reports and recommendations to the ESC Board and leadership team. The Treasurer supervises payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and investment of public funds, while maintaining accurate financial records and internal controls. The role also involves coordinating annual audits, preparing required financial filings, supporting grant and program budgeting, collaborating with district administrators, and advising on financial implications of contracts, staffing, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in public sector or school finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal regulations related to public education finance.
• Proficiency with financial management software, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools to monitor budgets and generate reports.
• Experience managing payroll, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management in an educational or governmental setting.
• Ability to prepare and present clear financial reports and recommendations to boards, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support responsible and strategic use of public funds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with educators, staff, and community partners.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Relevant certification or licensure as a school treasurer or business manager in Ohio, or eligibility and willingness to obtain such credentials within required timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; advanced