Chief Finance Officer

Central Office; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardstown Independent School Central Office in Bardstown, Kentucky seeks a Chief Finance Officer to oversee district accounting, payroll, and tax collection to ensure compliance with laws and Board policies.

The CFO will lead budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management, supervise payroll and trust fund processes, and coordinate audits and internal controls. This is a full-time, on-site role at the Central Office.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or MBA plus five years in a business office with at least three years in supervision preferred but not required.
• Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education every two years approved by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Insurability by the District’s carrier.

Responsibilities

• Directs the records and control of receipts and expenditures under the Board approved budget and funding-source rules.
• Directs the preparation of periodic financial reports, reimbursement claims, and required reports by law or regulation.
• Directs the accounting and record keeping in the Payroll Department.
• Directs the collection of taxes approved by the Board.
• Directs the issuance of retirement of bonded indebtedness as approved by the Board.
• Prepares the budget.
• Disseminates procedures for school activity fund accounting.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

CPA certification

MBA

Tools

MUNIS

Job description

Chief Finance Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918813

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Chief Finance Officer

BASIC FUNCTION:

Administers the accounting, payroll, and tax collection functions of the school district in such a way as to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and rules as adopted by the Board, the state, or other governmental agency.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Directs the records and control of receipts and expenditures under the limitations set forth in the Board’s approved budget and according to rules set forth by funding sources.
• Directs the preparation of periodic financial reports, claims for reimbursement, and the publication of reports as required by law or regulation.
• Directs the accounting and record keeping in the Payroll Department.
• Directs the collection of such taxes as approved by the Board.
• Directs the issuance retirement of bonded indebtedness as approved by the Board.
• Prepares the budget.
• Disseminates procedures for school activity fund accounting.
• Supervises records and reporting of Trust Funds.
• Establishes and maintains a division training program to improve employee performance.
• Ensures that tax rates are established per Kentucky Department of Education requirements.
• Present annual tax levy to Board, interprets and assures compliance with tax statutes.
• Analyzes and reviews financial management reports and data; researches management problems and develops solutions.
• Works to prepare reports and analysis in support of budgeting, bond issuances, project management, and other areas to ensure sound business and financial practices.
• Responsible for MUNIS system security function and serves as system custodian and monitors compliance with district security objectives.
• Works to maintain effective district-community relations and interprets the district's financial concerns for the community.
• Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all Funds.
• Supervises storage and distribution of department supplies and equipment.
• Arranges internal audits of all central office and school accounts.
• Recommends new accounting methods, as desirable and necessary.
• Coordinates staff development allocations for school staff.
• Oversees school-based management budget development.
• Coordinates staffing formulas.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices, policies and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: budget preparation and control, generally accepted budgeting, accounting and auditing, principles, standards and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management.
• Computer applications and MUNIS.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Personnel requirements of the District.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control a large group of functional units and management and professional-level subordinates involved in highly complex activities.
• Prepare, communicate, and deliver presentations both orally and in writing.
• Coordinate and monitor the District's financial system.
• Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies.
• Perform professional and technical budgetary, statistical, and accounting functions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Use financial computer programs efficiently.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• To motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations
• Use time efficiently
• Ability to plan effectively

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Certified Public Accountant certification or Masters in Business Administration and five years of professional experience in a business office setting with at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred but not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education classes every two years that have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Insurability by the District’s carrier

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carrie Long , HR Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]