What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 Director of Business Services (CFO) & Support position at Central Office?
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Calendar: 260 Days
Experience Required: Three (3) to Five (5) years related work experience. School Finance
Minimum Education Requirements: Master’s degree in a related field: Finance, Business administration, Accounting or Economics
Department: Central Office Administration.
Direct Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent for Talent Recruitment, Equity, & District-Wide Operations
Primary Work Location: Central Office.
Certification: CFA, CPA, FRM, CFP, CIMA, ACCA, CAIA, ChFC, CMA, or CMFC certification preferred.
Job Summary: The Director of Business Services (CFO) & Support will ensure the district has a properly constructed and implemented budget, oversees the daily operation of payroll and accounts payable, and maintaining an appropriate fund balance for the district’s reserve.
Essential Job Duties:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
- Oversee the financial strategic planning of the district by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
- Articulate and model the mission and vision of the district in all school business and finance communications.
- Establish finance targets
- Attend Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission meetings when there are items being discussed related to the Center School District.
- Assist in bond election preparation and long-term goals of the district.
- Ensure proper payroll functions are in place and staff are compensated at appropriate times.
- Conduct an audit each fiscal year and report those findings to the School Board.
- Make recommendations for improvement of operations in the business department.
- Supervise food nutrition program.
- Seek input, construct a budget, and finalize budget decisions.
- Prepare a budget that is approved by the School Board each year.
- Ensure proper dispensing of funds for capital projects.
- Attend scheduled Work Sessions and Board of Education, and other related meetings as determined by the Direct Supervisor, and/or Board of Education and Superintendent request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) for Position
An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge
- Business and School Finance management
- In-depth knowledge of accounting software, finance principles, and financial analysis.
- Have a strong understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations.
Skills
- Strong analytical mind with good organizational skills.
- Guarantee compliance with financial laws and guidelines
- Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
- Recognize patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas.
- Following and relaying complex oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.
Abilities
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, teachers, parents, and the public.
- Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.
