Robbinsdale Area Schools New Hope , MN 55428
Posted 2 months ago
Chief Financial Officer JobID: 6757
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
5/24/2024
Location:
Education Service Center
Closing Date:
until filled
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POSITION AVAILABLE
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.
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