Cfo/Business Manager

Job Description:

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ASSISTANT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

12 MONTH, FULL TIME POSITION

Position Overview:

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is responsible to provide direct support and management oversight for a wide range of operational, administrative and financial services provided by the School District Operations Office to the Cheshire Public Schools.

There is strong potential that the person selected for this position, if they excel and master the responsibilities of the job, may be promoted in the future to assume the position of Chief Operating Officer upon the retirement of the person currently serving in the role.

The leadership team and staff of School District Operations provide all essential back office services necessary to effectively operate the schools including Accounting, Budget Development and Management, Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Technology Support, Food and Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Facilities Services.

Essential Position Functions:

• Directly manages and/or supports a wide range of operational and administrative functions including school security, facilities use and operations, transportation services, insurance administration, legal matters, student activity fund oversight, grant management, annual audit, bids and procurement, etc.

• Provides support, helps to coordinate activities, troubleshoots problems and assists the Directors, Managers, Supervisors and staff of the Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities, Technology, Transportation and Food Service departments.

• Actively participates in planning and managing short-term and long-term projects to improve school facilities and works closely with the COO, Superintendent and Director of Facilities Services to develop and manage the Five Year Capital Budget and Expenditure Plan.

• Works closely with the COO, Superintendent, Finance Manager and district leadership in the development and management of the annual operating budget.

• Assists the COO with special projects and information requests. Also assists with confidential tasks, reports, approvals and communications related to Human Resources, Wages and Benefits, and Collective Bargaining matters.

• Communicates, provides support and works collaboratively with the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Central Office Staff, Board of Education, Town Council, Town Staff, School Principals, Administrators, Directors and Department Managers and all school staff.

• Represents the Office of School District Operations and the Chief Operating Officer in internal and public meetings, as necessary, including the Town-wide Executive Safety Committee, Public Building Commission, Energy Commission, Sustainability Committee, etc.

• Maintains and oversees the calendar of school district operations to ensure that all periodic and annual filings, reports and deadlines are met.

Qualification Profile:

A combination of education and relevant experience to provide the required skills and knowledge for successful performance of the position is necessary. Qualifications include:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible operational, financial or project management experience is necessary. Prior experience working in a public school business office is preferred, but not essential.

• This position requires the person selected to already hold an 085 or 092 certification from the State Department of Education, or be willing to obtain an 085 endorsement as a School Business Official within one-year from employment start date. In line with this requirement, a 4 year college degree is required. Additional information regarding the 085 endorsement requirements can be found at the below link:

• https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/Knowledge-Base/Articles/Administrators/Administrator-Requirements/085---School-Business-Administration?language=en_US

• The person selected for this position must have the above noted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities along with a strong desire and commitment to excel in this position in order to be considered for future promotion to the Chief Operating Officer position.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package is offered.

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