Chief Financial Officer

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Woodland Park (CO); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Woodland Park School District RE-2 in Colorado is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the district's budgeting, accounting and financial operations. You will manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related areas, ensuring accurate records and compliance with laws.

The role supervises accounting staff, prepares statements for Board meetings, coordinates annual audits, and submits financial reports to the Colorado Department of Education. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting or related field required.
• Four years of experience in finance, business administration, accounting or school finance; degree may be substituted for experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Business Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate district vehicles.

Responsabilités

• Supervises fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting principles and procedures.
• Maintains records of accounts payable/receivable and the district's financial position.
• Prepare annual and revised budgets for district operations, ensuring educational opportunities are maintained.
• Supervise district accounting staff (including payroll and accounts receivable).
• Prepare monthly operating statements, forecasts with variances, and board meeting reports.
• Present budgets and financial information to the Board of Education.
• Provide audit support to the district's independent auditor and coordinate remediation.
• Manage reporting for Colorado Department of Education (CDE) data and grants.
• Oversee all financial transactions, including purchasing, banking, GL, grants, and payroll.

Connaissances

Fund accounting

GAAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Organization

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting

Outils

Financial accounting systems

Description du poste

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, community members, and vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent, to manage the Finance, Accounting,and Budgeting functions of the district including budget and finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related areas.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Prepare the annual budget and revised budget for school district operations, taking into consideration maintaining and improving educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Supervise district accounting employees (including payroll and accounts receivable)
• Prepares monthly operating statements (and forecasts with variances), quarterly reports, and other information as needed for board meetings.
• Present budgets and other financial information to the Board of Education
• Provides all annual audit support to the district's independent auditor and facilitates remediation as needed.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Prepare and submit annual financial reports to Colorado Department of Education (CDE), including data pipeline and grant cost reporting.
• Oversee and approve all school district financial transactions, including purchasing, banking activities, accounts receivable, general ledger, grants, and payroll.
• Monitor all bank account balances and perform transactions between accounts as necessary.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
• Provide recommended policy updates based on new/amended state and federal law to maintain compliance, as applicable to the position
• All other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance,grants management, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and financial accounting systems and familiarity with Google Business Suite.
• Four (4) years of experience in finance, business administration, accounting or school finance may be substituted for degree specialization.
• Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Employee may be required to operate District vehicles. Employee must maintain a driving record which meets the standards of the District insurance policy.
• Physical ability to perform job responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in school or district setting.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Will supervise employees in accounts receivable/payable, accounting, grant management, payroll, and courier services.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000
• Days: 234
• Position Status: Full Time

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Open until filled

FLSA Status

Exempt