Strategic CFO for Public School District

Chester Upland School District; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester Upland School District seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district's financial operations, budgeting, and compliance. The role oversees Finance, Payroll, Facilities, Food Service, and Transportation with a focus on transparency and public stewardship.

The CFO will balance long-term strategy with day-to-day fiscal oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective use of public funds across all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or public-sector financial management.
• Experience with multi-year financial plans, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership over district finances, budgeting, payroll, facilities, food service, and transportation.
• Develop multi-year financial forecasts and long-range fiscal plans.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Public sector finance

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA/CGFM or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Chester Upland School District seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district's financial operations, budgeting, and compliance. The role oversees Finance, Payroll, Facilities, Food Service, and Transportation with a focus on transparency and public stewardship.

The CFO will balance long-term strategy with day-to-day fiscal oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective use of public funds across all departments.