Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer
Education Service Center
Starting range $180,718 plus benefits
Eight hours per day, 52 weeks per year
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION

This is an executive cabinet-level position that oversees all financial activities including budgeting, reporting the revenue, and dispersing funds. This role is also charged with managing risks and improving financial processes.The position must ensure that all finances are expended as directed by the District’s mission statement and within the School Board’s adopted budget. The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Superintendent and directly oversees the following programs — payroll, purchasing, financial service, facilities and operations, and transportation along with additional duties based on experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and manages the functions of financial planning for the district, including the preparation of the annual budget for presentation to the superintendent and school board
• Oversees the financial status of the school system and use of its resources through sound business and management practices
• Oversight of the Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds and ten year district plan
• Oversees the transportation department with support from the director of transportation
• Keeps abreast of legal requirements and proposes changes if necessary
• Oversees the functions of purchasing for educationally and financially sound budget controls
• Coordinates and manages the accounting and financial systems including operating, debt service, capital improvement, special revenue and other expenditures
• Coordinates and manages the preparation of financial reports for internal management use and for state and federal requirements
• Provides cost analysis for all collective bargaining negotiations
• Coordinates the auditing of all district financial accounts, oversees the preparation of district financial reports and maintenance of records
• Oversees the board’s investments
• Will analyze the district’s current and previous financials and then make strategic investments or reallocations of funds
• Responsible for the district’s financial standing and charting the best course for utilizing resources in relation to debt and equity
• Serves as the lead of the Financial Advisory Council (FAC)
• Collaborates with the Executive Cabinet members as it relates to financial planning for the District
• Additional duties as assigned by the superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years experience in public school finance is preferred
• Experience in developing and monitoring large public budgets
• Experience in supervision of middle level managers to carry out specific department functions
• Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required
• Master’s degree in related field preferred

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Superintendent of Schools
• Works with school board members, district staff, community, students, parents and state and local education agencies

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp and include a resume and cover letter with your on-line application.
 
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anh Tran
Human Resources Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope MN 55427