What are the responsibilities and job description for the CO - Chief School Financial Officer position at Pike County Schools?

JOB TITLE : CHIEF SCHOOL FINANCIAL OFFICER – Pike County, Alabama

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

RESPONSIBLE TO : SUPERINTENDENT

FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY : PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

FLSA Status : Exempt

The Pike County Board of Education in Troy, Alabama is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief School Financial Officer.

JOB GOAL : To administer the business affairs of the school system in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available and to be responsible for a financial management system that reflects the financial condition of the local board of education on a timely and accurate basis.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must (at a minimum) hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a concentration in business-related curriculum, including at least nine semester hours in accounting.
MBA or other graduate degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
Three years’ experience in a business-related field (minimum).
Three years’ experience in governmental accounting (preferred).
Must complete an Alabama State Department of Education required Certification of CSFO designation within three years.
Must meet annual requirements for continuing education to maintain Certificate of CSFO Designation.
Must be bondable.
Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of accounting laws, policies, rules and regulations.

Knowledge of tax laws, reforms, and regulations which impact employee benefits, tax forms, and related concerns.

Knowledge of business techniques and computers at a level required to implement and maintain an automated financial system.

Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel assigned to the area of business and finance.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Possess physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Maintain an accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.

Verify the receipt of all funds to which the local board of education may be entitled by law or which may come into the board’s possession for public school purposes.

Verify the payment of such funds, such payments to occur only on written order of the local superintendent of education.

Keep an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures, and provide such information to the local superintendent and the local board.

Make reports as may be required by law, by the local board of education, or by rules and regulations of the State Board of Education (To include the interface of local school records).

Post the annual school system budget and monthly financial reports, in the form required by law, on the school system web site.

Maintain a school payroll accounting system in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Prepare financial reports annually and at other times as required and / or requested by the local school superintendent, the local board of education, and other agencies.

Prepare monthly financial reports for the board of education as required by law.

Prepare reports as required by other agencies.

Maintain an adequate system of internal controls including property and inventory accounting.

Maintain a sound system of cash management.

Maintain a sound accounting system in the individual local schools.

Maintain a system of contracting and purchasing procedures.

Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and any amendments.

Maintain the financial operations of the child nutrition program and other special programs in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Carry out assigned responsibilities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and with applicable rules and regulations.

Make investments of funds upon local superintendent approval.

Serve as network administrator for accounting software.

Supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to business and financial operations.

Perform other duties, to include attending meetings and making presentations, as may be assigned to the position by law, the local school superintendent and / or local board of education, and by rules and regulations of the State Board of Education.

Be bonded in an amount determined by the State Board of Education.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Negotiable

EVALUATION :

The evaluation of the Chief School Financial Officer’s job performance will be determined by the Superintendent of Education in accordance with established Board policies.

The Pike County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Pike County Board of Education

101 West Love Street; Troy, AL 36081 Telephone : 334-566-1850

Application Deadline : Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2024.

Applications : Applications will only be accepted by applying online at :

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