Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

APPOINTMENT DATE:    July 1, 2026

Our ideal candidate will have the following essential core characteristics:

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a member of the Williamsville Central Schools leadership team under the direction of the Superintendent, combining strategic business planning with hands-on technical management and direct supervision of all financial, budgeting, and business functions.  Additionally, the Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership to operational departments, including buildings, grounds and facilities, and information technology (IT). Applicants must demonstrate an asset-based perspective, a track record of successfully leading, planning, directing, and coordinating financial, business, and operational services, an orientation towards teamwork, and hold high expectations of themselves and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills and a personal accountability mindset.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS (Chief Financial Officer — Classified Title; candidates with related civil service status are encouraged to apply):

1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of administrative experience listed below; OR
2. A Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field and five (5) years of administrative experience listed below; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1) and (2).
4. Administrative experiences in the areas of financial planning and control systems, accounting practices, business management, and fiscal oversight and accountability, with preferred administrative experience in IT, facilities, and buildings and grounds.
5. Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and human relations skills.
6. Philosophical compatibility with the stated mission and beliefs of the District.

NOTE: Candidates who hold a current Certified Public Accountant license are preferred; verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contributes significantly to school district planning and decision making consistent with the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
2. Attends Board of Education meetings, prepares monthly correspondence to the Board, and presents budget, financial, and other reports as directed by the Superintendent.
3. Interprets the district's financial position, assessing programs on the basis of their cost and effectiveness, as measured by the benefits conferred on children, families, and staff.
4. Directs budget development, budget administration, and financial planning, including, but not limited to, necessary policy modification, purchasing procedures, and the audit function.
5. Supervises financial and statistical reporting, investments, and borrowing.
6. Administers the insurance risk, risk management, and environmental health programs.
7. Supervises and develops cost analyses for various operations, including, but not limited to, building use and maintenance.
8. Supervises all real estate management, including purchase, sale, lease, and easements.
9. Assists with contract negotiations involving employee bargaining units
10. Supervises the business office, IT office, and facilities, buildings, and grounds department, and their associated programs and projects.
11. Recommends the hiring of architects, engineers, and construction managers and works with all firms associated with approved capital projects and other building maintenance activities.
12. Develops and coordinates Request for Proposals (RFP's) and seeks out initiatives to improve District-wide efficiencies in the position's area of responsibility.
13. Supervises the financial and statistical reporting to the New York State Education Department and all necessary government agencies.
14. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

 REPORTS TO:  Superintendent of Schools               

SUPERVISES: Business Manager, Purchasing Agent, Director of Facilities, and the Director of IT

SALARY: $175,000 - $200,000

NEGOTIABLE BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional expense reimbursement
• NYS Retirement System
• Contributions to health insurance for retirement
• Annual contributions to 105h Account

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 15, 2026        

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:        

Internal: District employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Department. E-mailed letters of interest may be sent to lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org.  The letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on Friday, May 15, 2026.

External: Fill out an online application at williamsville.schoolspring.com, then apply to an appropriate posting.  If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

• For classified candidates, all candidates must attach a PDF or JPG of their scanned diploma/transcripts and, if available, their CPA license to their application or letter of interest.
• All candidates must attach a current resume and cover letter.

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.  Williamsville Central School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The Williamsville Central School District is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with New York State Human Rights Law, Title IX, Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Law. The Williamsville Central School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, or disability.

PLEASE NOTE:

Postings #6563-1 Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Management Services and posting #6563-2 Chief Financial Officer  are for the same position.  One is a certified version of the position, the other is a classified version of the position. The qualifications differ by version.

Please apply to whichever position for which you are qualified.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration. 

Salary : $175,000 - $200,000