Cfo/Business Manager

Job Description:

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

UNAFFILIATED - 12 MONTHS

SALARY: $170,000 - $190,000

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Deputy Chief Financial Officer is the primary advisor to the CFO on all financial management matters. The Deputy CFO will work closely with the CFO, providing direct support and guidance in the development and implementation of the company's financial objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the primary advisor to the CFO, increasing office value and providing leadership and management on all matters relating to financial management (including budgeting and accounting), financial systems development and operations, strategic planning, performance measurement, internal controls, risk management and increasing office value.

• Ensuring that the Office initiatives of the CFO adhere to financial management objectives, policies, and deadlines.

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation of the departments in such a way as to promote the overall efficiency of the school system and maximize the educational opportunities and benefits available to each student.

• Administers the cost-effective and timely implementation of all projects and strategic plan initiatives pertaining to and within all areas of financial operation.

• Reviewing current and proposed processes to assure high quality and useful information for management decision-making.

• Assists the CFO in directing and reviewing the administration of financial activities through the staff in:

• Developing and maintaining a multi-year financial outlook.

• Preparation, administration, and oversight of the annual District budget, and ongoing revenue and expenditure monitoring and forecasting.

• Assisting schools and department managers in budget development, monitoring and management, including maintenance of financial records and controls.

• Centralized accounting for District financial transactions, maintenance of official accounting records, filing of state reimbursement claims, monitoring of grants and special revenue funds.

• Generation of Financial Condition Reports

• Cash flow management, vendor payments, processing of payroll

• Implementation of appropriate financial & budgetary internal controls

• Worker's compensation program support, risk management loss prevention and related functions, including training

Qualifications:

• Connecticut School Business Administrator certification (085) required.

• Master's Degree or comparable experience in school or business administration, accounting or related area. Special study or experience in school finance preferred

• 8+ years progressively responsible, successful management experience in financial and/or operations management

• Demonstrated aptitude and skills in financial/analytical matters

• Demonstrated executive-level experience leading a large organization or department and interacting with multiple internal/external stakeholder groups. Experience in a public school district setting preferred.

• Evidence of strategic thinking and capacity to bring strong, innovative financial and organizational leadership

• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of educational finance, including school budget administration, financial planning and risk management processes. Knowledge of Connecticut School Finance preferred.

• Strong experience in sustaining a service orientation in the delivery of operational services

• Demonstrated collaborative management style that fosters teamwork

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of financial background or expertise.

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

This is a 12 month position and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. If interested in applying or to view more details, please go to the district's Applitrack candidate management system: http://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp