Strategic Education Finance Leader (CFO)

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, CA; Vail (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vail Unified School District is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability for a 15,000+ student district across 23 schools. This role reports to the executive leadership team and drives budgeting, reporting, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive public-school finance experience, strong integrity, and a collaborative leadership style focused on student success and community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive finance experience including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to advise Governing Board and community.
• Experience with public school finance, including state/federal funding, audits, procurement, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the district’s long-term fiscal strategy and budgeting.
• Oversee financial reporting and long-range planning to support student-focused priorities.
• Provide transparent, ethical financial counsel to the Governing Board and leadership team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Long-range planning

Public school finance

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Public Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Vail Unified School District is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability for a 15,000+ student district across 23 schools. This role reports to the executive leadership team and drives budgeting, reporting, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive public-school finance experience, strong integrity, and a collaborative leadership style focused on student success and community