Chief Financial Officer

Position Type :

Administrative-Non Licensed

Date Posted : 1 / 15 / 2025

Location :

Education Service Center

Date Available : When Filled

Closing Date : When Filled

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Start Date : July 1, 2025

Work Year : Full Year

Reports To : Superintendent

Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here .

Salary Range : The minimum starting pay is $145,920

• year and the maximum starting pay is $170,832
• year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).
• Pay is based on the 24 / 25 pay schedule and is subject to change.

ABOUT THE POSITION

School District 49 is searching for a proven, innovative leader to join our team as the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as the district's lead administrator for financial operations. The CFO creates, communicates, and implements the district's vision, mission, strategic plan, and overall organizational direction for the business office.

The CFO position has sole responsibility for developing, administering, monitoring, and coordinating the district budget; initiating requisitions; participating and recommending all subsidiary budgets for superintendent and board approval; developing, coordinating, monitoring and administering budgets for departments assigned to CFO supervision.

Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate both breadth and depth of experience in finance, payroll, risk & benefits, information technology, procurement & purchasing, exceptional collaboration skills, advanced communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance expected; Master's degree preferred or acceptable in lieu of certificate preferences listed under Certificates, Licenses & Registrations. Significant, successful experience in school finance leadership may qualify a candidate in lieu of degrees or certifications.

ABOUT DISTRICT 49

School District 49, the fastest-growing district in Colorado, hosts 25 exceptional schools and programs within four distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,100 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and work-based education.

HOW TO APPLY

The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system. For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following :

1. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions.

2. Upload letter of introduction.

3. Upload current resume.

4. Upload 3 letters of recommendation.

5. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued administrator license.

6. Upload full and complete transcripts beginning with your Bachelors degree.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Salary : $145,920 - $170,832