Chief Financial Officer (Education)

Dexian; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key member of the executive team for a Florida district. The CFO will act as the primary financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board, guiding financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational strategy.

The role oversees the district's financial services, ensures fiscal stewardship, and supports long‑term strategic initiatives, while coordinating with executives and external agencies to secure funding

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years in management, accounting, budgeting, or financial operations for large-scale organizations.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience.
• Expertise in financial planning, budget management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for presentation to executive leadership and governing boards.
• Provide strategic financial guidance regarding resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and fiscal sustainability.
• Supervise teams responsible for budgeting, accounting, cost accounting, and financial administration.
• Ensure effective management of operating, capital, debt service, special revenue, and internal funds.
• Review, analyze, and communicate financial performance through executive presentations, reports, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Coordinate audit activities, financial compliance initiatives, and internal control processes.
• Monitor compliance with applicable financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through financial analysis, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, stakeholders, and external agencies to secure and manage funding opportunities.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will act as the primary financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board, providing leadership in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational strategy. The CFO will oversee the district's financial services functions and ensure fiscal stewardship while supporting organizational goals and long-term strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for presentation to executive leadership and governing boards.
• Provide strategic financial guidance regarding resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and fiscal sustainability.
• Supervise teams responsible for budgeting, accounting, cost accounting, and financial administration.
• Ensure effective management of operating, capital, debt service, special revenue, and internal funds.
• Review, analyze, and communicate financial performance through executive presentations, reports, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Coordinate audit activities, financial compliance initiatives, and internal control processes.
• Monitor compliance with applicable financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through financial analysis, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, stakeholders, and external agencies to secure and manage funding opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of management, accounting, budgeting, or financial operations experience supporting large-scale organizations.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational financial strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within public sector, education, government, or similarly complex environments preferred.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic