What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Woodland Park School District RE-2?
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent, to manage the Finance, Accounting,and Budgeting functions of the district including budget and finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related areas.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Open until filled
FLSA Status: Exempt
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, community members, and vendors/suppliers.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent, to manage the Finance, Accounting,and Budgeting functions of the district including budget and finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related areas.
Essential Functions
- Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
- Prepare the annual budget and revised budget for school district operations, taking into consideration maintaining and improving educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
- Supervise district accounting employees (including payroll and accounts receivable)
- Prepares monthly operating statements (and forecasts with variances), quarterly reports, and other information as needed for board meetings.
- Present budgets and other financial information to the Board of Education
- Provides all annual audit support to the district's independent auditor and facilitates remediation as needed.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
- Prepare and submit annual financial reports to Colorado Department of Education (CDE), including data pipeline and grant cost reporting.
- Oversee and approve all school district financial transactions, including purchasing, banking activities, accounts receivable, general ledger, grants, and payroll.
- Monitor all bank account balances and perform transactions between accounts as necessary.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
- Provide recommended policy updates based on new/amended state and federal law to maintain compliance, as applicable to the position
- All other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance,grants management, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field.
- Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and financial accounting systems and familiarity with Google Business Suite.
- Four (4) years of experience in finance, business administration, accounting or school finance may be substituted for degree specialization.
- Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Employee may be required to operate District vehicles. Employee must maintain a driving record which meets the standards of the District insurance policy.
- Physical ability to perform job responsibilities.
- Three (3) years of relevant experience in school or district setting.
- Will supervise employees in accounts receivable/payable, accounting, grant management, payroll, and courier services.
- Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000
- Days: 234
- Position Status: Full Time
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Open until filled
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000