Chief Financial Officer

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Falls School District in Central Falls, Rhode Island, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to administer and manage the district’s business and financial affairs. The role includes supervising a team, directing budgeting, accounting operations, payroll, and procurement activities, with responsibility for financial forecasting and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a college degree with an advanced degree in business, economics, education or related field, plus five years in school district

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in business administration, finance and/or accounting.
• Certification as a School Business Administrator in RI or eligible to become certifiable within a year.
• CPA/MBA/MPA preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing and computerized financial systems.
• Strong leadership skills to drive process change and systems improvements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the District’s business and financial affairs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and annual financial reporting.
• Supervise accounting operations and non-certified administrative staff.
• Manage procurement cycle and bid processes.
• Oversee payroll operations and related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with RI reporting requirements and audits.

Skills

Business administration

Finance

Accounting

Leadership

Procurement

CPA preferred

Education

Advanced degree in business/ economics/ education or related field

Tools

Infinite Visions Financial Software

Job description

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Chief Financial Officer

Job Details

Job ID: 5963773

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To administer and manage the District business and financial affairs.
• Supervising a team of 5 including all accounting operations, all business and non-certified administrative office personnel
• Managing the financial affairs of the school district
• Managing all accounting operations
• Preparing the annual budget under the direction of the Superintendent and administers a budget control program.
• Act as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district.
• Developing and supervising district policies as related to internal controls, purchasing, and student activities accounts.
• Supporting districts and schools with strategic allocation of resources and shared decision making.
• Facilitating, directing, and assessing the work of professional, technical, and non-certified staff.
• Oversight and administration of School Nutrition Programs
• Managing all accounting operations – including financial forecasting and reporting, cash flow analysis and reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, year-end financial reporting and fiscal year rollover, Federal, State and local reporting as well as RIDE reporting requirements (per Statewide Uniform Chart of Accounts) and Auditing.
• Oversee all phases of the Payroll operation of the District.
• Assumes responsibility for the procurement cycle, including the bid process, in accordance with the existing procurement and policies.
• Performing all other such duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools.

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION: The functions of leadership, management and collaboration are to be integrated so as to achieve both product and process objectives. Teamwork and mutually supportive methods are ascribed outcomes and are necessary for providing high quality service and achieving high standards of performance. Work must be conducted in ways that include and involve those who have a stake in the outcome and must ensure that issues related to equity and special needs are addressed in a comprehensive fashion. The context for this work must be strong advocacy for students and schools.

EDUCATION: College graduate with advanced degree in business, economics, education or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in the field of business administration in a school district, a post‑secondary institution, government or industry.

OR: Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  A minimum of five (5) years experience in the fields of business administration, finance and/or accounting. Experience to include budgeting, purchasing, and experience with computerized financial accounting and purchasing systems. Note: The district uses Infinite Visions Financial Software. Must hold RI Certification as a School Business Administrator or become certifiable as a School Business Administrator in RI Possess a certified School Business Administrator (Certificate 12015) in Rhode Island or obtain it within a year of hiring. Strong preference to candidates holding a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MBA (Master in Business Administration) or MPA (Masters in Public Administration) Must possess superior leadership skills to drive process change and direct systems improvements
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ann Lynch , Asst. Superintendent Secondary Transformation
• 949 Dexter Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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