Public Schools CFOO: Visionary Finance & Operations Leader

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, CA; Michigan; On-site; USD 144,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits package

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks an accomplished Chief Finance and Operations Officer to lead financial management, business services, facilities, transportation, and nutrition operations.

The successful candidate will ensure fiscal responsibility, drive operational excellence, and align resources with the district's educational mission, collaborating with the Board, Superintendent, staff, and community to advance student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; master's in Business or related field or CPA credentials; MSBO CFO certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in public school district finance and operations.
• CPA and MSBO CFO certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for district financial management, business services, facilities, transportation, food and nutrition services, capital improvements, and other essential operations.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability while aligning resources with the district's educational mission.
• Lead stakeholder collaboration with the Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, and community partners.
• Communicate financial information with transparency and clarity to diverse audiences.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive organizational culture.

Skills

Public finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Long-range planning

Capital projects

Bond programs

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Business/related field or CPA

Michigan School Business Official certification or equivalent

Tools

Board governance

Job description

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks an accomplished Chief Finance and Operations Officer to lead financial management, business services, facilities, transportation, and nutrition operations.

The successful candidate will ensure fiscal responsibility, drive operational excellence, and align resources with the district's educational mission, collaborating with the Board, Superintendent, staff, and community to advance student success.