Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Education Services Center is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee district financial and operational functions, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, and reporting.

The role leads the Finance, Payroll, Food Service, and Buildings and Grounds operations, supports levy certification and external audits, and advises the Superintendent and Board on fiscal strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, benefits, purchasing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Support external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Advise Superintendent, School Board, and Finance Committee on financial matters.
• Evaluate systems to improve fiscal responsibility and efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 11, 2027

Job Description

Qualifications/Experience: Required : Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Successful background check required.

Preferred: Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Experience in school district finance, budgeting, and supervisory leadership.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Comprehensive knowledge of school district financial operations, accounting, budgeting, payroll, auditing, purchasing, financial reporting, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Knowledge of Minnesota school finance requirements, including UFARS, MARSS, school funding formulas, and reporting requirements. Ability to analyze complex financial data, develop and manage budgets, prepare financial and enrollment projections, oversee cash flow and capital planning, and implement effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, communicate complex financial information effectively, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and establish positive working relationships with District staff, the School Board, governmental agencies, vendors, auditors, and the community.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

Specific Tasks: Provide leadership and oversight of the District's financial and operational functions, including accounting, payroll, benefits, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, student accounting, enrollment projections, student registration, and open enrollment. Direct and support the operations of the Finance, Payroll, Food Service, and Buildings and Grounds departments. Lead annual budget development, financial forecasting, cash flow management, capital planning, levy certification, and internal and external audit processes. Ensure compliance with federal and state financial regulations, reporting requirements, and District policies while maintaining effective financial procedures and internal controls. Provide financial analysis and guidance to the Superintendent, School Board, and Finance Committee, including support for collective bargaining and contract negotiations. Evaluate financial systems and departmental operations to promote fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and the District's long-term goals. See the job description for additional information.

1.0 FTE, 260 days per year, year-round position

As per contract

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $155,000 to $175,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration > Business/Finance

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979800

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 11, 2027

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Nate Rudolph , Superintendent
• Education Services Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]