Strategic CFO for Public Schools

Sussex County Public Schools; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a School Division Chief Financial Officer to lead budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, and grants management for a small rural district. The CFO will ensure GAAP compliance, oversee financial reporting, and provide strategic guidance to the Superintendent, School Board, and county partners while supervising the finance staff.

A Bachelor's in accounting/finance is required, with a Master's, CPA, and SFO preferred; five years of governmental or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPA and SFO certifications preferred.
• Five years or more in governmental or school finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, and administer the annual division budget with Superintendent and School Board.
• Direct accounting, purchasing, payroll, and grants management; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and procurement compliance; report to stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP/GASB

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master’s degree preferred

CPA designation preferred

SFO certification preferred

Tools

BAI

Munis

ERP systems

Job description

Sussex County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a School Division Chief Financial Officer to lead budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, and grants management for a small rural district. The CFO will ensure GAAP compliance, oversee financial reporting, and provide strategic guidance to the Superintendent, School Board, and county partners while supervising the finance staff.

A Bachelor's in accounting/finance is required, with a Master's, CPA, and SFO preferred; five years of governmental or