Chief Financial Officer

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Sur place; USD 137 000 - 166 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Harrisburg School District seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and risk management. The CFO will support strategic direction, financial stability, and the Recovery Plan implementation, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement across the district.

Ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a related field (MBA/Finance/Accounting) and CPA designation is preferred, with 5–7 years of advanced

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Direct and manage all financial operations of the District (budgeting, accounting, financial planning, risk management, compliance, grants administration, financial reporting).
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Lead implementation of the Amended Act 141 Recovery Plan with focus on accountability and transparency.

Formation

Master's Degree

CPA preferred

Description du poste

Reports to: Superintendent

Salary Range: $137,317 - $165,984

Position Summary

The Harrisburg School District is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for directing and managing all financial operations of the District, including budgeting, accounting, financial planning, risk management, compliance, grants administration, and financial reporting.

As a key member of the Superintendent's leadership team, the CFO will provide strategic guidance to support the District's financial stability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the financial and operational directives of the Amended Act 141 Recovery Plan while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Education, Finance, or a related field required.


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible financial management experience.


• Demonstrated experience managing organizational budgets of at least $80 million to $100 million.


• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience.


• Extensive experience in grant management, procurement, and compliance.


• Official job description is attached.