District Treasurer

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Springfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium is seeking a qualified Treasurer to serve as chief fiscal officer and Board secretary for the Winton Woods City School District. The role oversees district finances, budgeting, audits, and reporting, aligning resources with educational priorities and ensuring transparency to the Board and public.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, grant management, compliance with GAAP/GASB, and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and license required; finance knowledge essential.
• Experience with Ohio school finance, budgeting, and levies preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP/GASB and public sector accounting.
• Preferred Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct all district accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and cash management.
• Prepare financial forecast and tax budget; manage annual appropriations.
• Prepare Comprehensive Financial Report and coordinate annual audit.
• Invest district funds following policy and ORC Chapter 135.
• Ensure timley reporting to Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Oversee federal, state, and local grants and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Advise Board and Superintendent on financial impact of decisions.
• Develop long-range financial plans aligned with priorities.
• Lead Treasurer’s Office staff and supervise performance.
• Serve as secretary to the Board of Education and maintain records.

Skills

Knowledge of Ohio school finance

Strategic financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Education

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

Valid Ohio School Treasurer License

Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or public administration (preferred)

Tools

USAS/USPS Redesign

Job description

• Location:
  Winton Woods City School District
  

The Treasurer serves as the chief fiscal officer and Board secretary, overseeing district finances and regulatory compliance. In strategic partnership with the Superintendent and leadership team, the Treasurer aligns fiscal planning with educational priorities and delivers transparent, accurate financial updates to the Board and public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all district accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and cash management functions in accordance with Ohio law, Auditor of State requirements, and GAAP/GASB standards
• Prepare and present the financial forecast (ORC 5705.391) and required updates, along with annual appropriations and the tax budget
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report or annual financial report and coordinate the annual audit with the Auditor of State
• Invest district funds in compliance with the district's investment policy and ORC Chapter 135
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and other state and federal agencies
• Manage and account for all federal, state, and local grants, including compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements
• Serve as a key member of the district leadership team and advise the Board and Superintendent on the financial impact of decisions
• Develop long-range financial plans that align resources with the district's strategic and academic priorities
• Advise on revenue strategies, including levies, bond issues, and state funding formula impacts
• Lead, supervise, evaluate, and develop Treasurer's Office staff
• Serve as secretary to the Board of Education, including maintaining official Board minutes and records
• Present financial information to the Board, staff, and public in clear, accessible language
• Build productive working relationships with the Superintendent, administrators, bargaining units, auditors, state agencies, county officials, and community stakeholders
• Provide financial data and analysis to support collective bargaining
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to protect district assets and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
• Oversee employee benefit insurance and bonding programs
• Ensure compliance with public records, open meetings, and ethics laws
• Model the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in stewarding public funds
• Comply with Ohio Ethics Law and professional codes of conduct
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain licensure requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Treasurer's Office Staff

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid Ohio School Treasurer License, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date, as issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio school finance, including the state funding formula, school district budgeting, forecasting, and tax levies
• Ability to be bonded as required by Ohio law
• Successful completion of BCI and FBI background checks

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or public administration
• At least five years of experience as a school treasurer, assistant treasurer, or in public-sector financial management
• Proficiency with Ohio school financial software (such as USAS/USPS or Redesign)

Key Competencies:Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, clear communication with non-financial audiences, sound judgment under pressure, collaborative leadership, and an unwavering commitment to transparency and student-centered decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.