Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Develops and oversees the strategic direction for organization which includes standards, policies, and procedures to provide for efficient internal support for the business management operation. 

Oversees financial forecasting, budgeting, procurement, and reporting to administration, the board and the community. 

Maintains financial security through maximizing incoming revenues and ensuring appropriate and efficient expenditures with all funds.

Serves as the principal advisor to the administration on business services and financial matters. 

Directs and oversees the activities of the business management division, which includes budget, finance, information technology, and purchasing departments. 

Oversees establishment and controls for organizational wide technological standards and procedures. 

Monitors information systems and evaluates their performance on the basis of applicable performance measurements.   

Develops a strategy and planning approach to determine how organization should operate its financial and business services in support of instructional and support functions on both short-term and long-term basis. 

Provides direction in and maintains current knowledge of business and finance best practices.

Participates in continuing training to enhance professional skills.

Acquires, maintains, and provides current state of the art status in methods and techniques in business and financial administration.

Develops and ensures that effective internal controls are in place to safeguard the financial assets of the organization and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory law and rules. 

Oversees the coordination and activities of the independent auditors to ensure that audit issues are resolved and that the annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements. 

Provides or verifies accuracy of costing for contract negotiations and may participate on bargaining teams. 

Creates and maintains an atmosphere which promotes positive human relations and open communications between employees and departmental directors/supervisors. 

Demonstrates effective leadership in the development of a realistic plan which incorporates business and financial services resources within the organization.

Ensures the organization has an emergency preparedness plan for the business related functions and participates as a section chief for finance/administration section

Communicates and responds to issues from the legislative, federal/state/local agencies, and the general public, etc. 

Provides recommendations to strategically enhance the financial performance of the organization. 

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in business management or related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. 

Certified Public Accountant or other industry certification is preferred. 

Ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience is required. 

Governmental accounting experience is preferred. 

Experience with government financing plans, general budgetary preparation and methods, and detailed familiarity with state and local funding plans is required. 

Experience with organizational and management principles, as well as methods of public and business administration, is required. 

Direct experience with public and community involved budgeting processes is required. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. 

Ability to work cooperatively with related governmental agencies is required.

Ability to make presentations and speak before groups and the media is required. 

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Additional Information

EXEMPT  $120,000-$130,000 DOE