Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Central Services; Warrenton (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren County Schools Central Services in Warrenton, NC seeks a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations for the school system. The role reports to the Superintendent and focuses on budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least three years of professional experience, with supervisory experience. A master’s with CPA is preferred. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 yearly, with 12-month terms.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance or business administration with three years of professional experience; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Except/overview of school funds receipt and expenditure.
• Assist superintendent in preparing and implementing the school budget.
• Provide leadership in developing and evaluating programs.
• Maintain ledgers and reports per local/state/federal policies.
• Supervise day-to-day operation of the business department.
• Coordinate transfers of budgeted funds as requested by program directors.
• Assist in revenue projections and bond prospectuses.
• Develop professional growth through associations and conferences.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Master’s degree with CPA (preferred)

Job description

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946091

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Reports To: Superintendent Terms of Employment: 12 months
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a concentration in accounting, finance or business administration and three years of professional experience in business related field; and supervisory experience.

Quality for certification as a School Business Administrator according to policy of the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Qualify for a performance bond.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in accounting, business administration, or finance with a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

School finance experience or experience in a government setting preferred.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the receipt and expenditure of schoolsystems funds.

Assist the superintendent in preparing and implementing the school budget.

Provide effective leadership in developing comprehensive program plans and implementing and evaluating the planned programs.

Assist/prepares budgets, coordinates with other departments or agencies to assure maximum services, maintains/records/reports/inventories in accordance with local/statefederal policies.

Assist in selection and placement of personnel, delegates and supervises staff responsibilities and assists in evaluating staff.

Share information about programs with various publics, serves as a liaison between the school system and other agencies and assist in the development of in-service staff development.

Provides monthly accounting for all income and expenditures.

Prepares and analyzes all financial statements.

Attends Board and Committee meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the Superintendent directs.

Collaborates with and maintains liaison with key stakeholders (businesses, colleges, professional, civic, volunteer and other community agencies and

groups) having an interest in all schools.

Reconciles all bank accounts maintained by the board.

Maintains a continuous internal auditing program for all funds.

Prepares reports to the proper staff officials concerning the status of their budgetary accounts to guard against the overspending of any budgeted account.

Maintain general, revenue, and appropriations ledgers on an encumbrance basis.

Approves all vouchers authorizing the expenditures of monies.

Submit claims for refunds on sales and fuel taxes. Recommends new accounting methods as desirable and necessary.

Assumes responsibility for insurance records and insurance accounting.

Supervise day-to-day operation of the business department.

Coordinates and processes transfers of budgeted funds as requested by program directors.

Assist the superintendent in the projection of revenue and expenditures, preparation of prospectus for bond sales, management of short-term investment portfolio, and the like.

Develop personal and professional growth by participating in professional associations, attending educational conferences, and reading selected professional publications.

Demonstrates a high level of independent, ethical, and professional conduct.

Accept responsibility for satisfactory and timely completion of assignments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Keedra Whitaker , Chief Human Resources Officer
• Central Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]