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Chardon Local Schools
ABOUT CHARDON LOCAL SCHOOLS
Chardon Local Schools is a public school district located in Geauga County, Ohio, serving students in PreK 12. The district serves the communities of Chardon, Munson, Hambden, Aquilla, and portions of surrounding townships. District offices are located at 428 North Street, Chardon, Ohio.
Current schools include:
• Chardon High School
• Chardon Middle School
• Park Elementary School
• Munson Elementary School
• Chardon Early Learning Center
THE TREASURER OPPORTUNITY
The Treasurer will:
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Oversee financial operations with integrity, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Lead long-term financial planning and maintain fiscal stability.
• Communicate clear, timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong internal controls while aligning resources with district priorities and student needs.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong knowledge of Ohio school finance, accounting, law, budgeting, forecasting, and public records.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, grants, audits, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Experience supporting long-range planning and aligning resources with district priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Board, Superintendent, administrative team, staff, and community.
• Strong organizational leadership and the ability to support, guide, and develop fiscal staff.
• Valid Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.
Search Contact Information
Ryan Pendleton
Finding Leaders/ESC of Northeast Ohio
216-225-8548
ryan.pendleton@escneo.org
COMPENSATION
• Multi-year contract.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive fringe benefits.
• Annual performance evaluation.
• Terms of employment consistent with Ohio law
and Board policy.
Final salary, benefits, and contract terms will be determined by the Board of Education.
SEARCH TIMELINE
- Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Qualified candidates should submit application materials through Finding Leaders.
Application materials should include:
• Letter of interest.
• Current resume.
• Copy of Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.
• Three to five professional references.
• Any additional materials requested through the Finding Leaders application process.
Apply online at: www.findingleaders.com
Application materials may be subject to Ohio public records laws.