Treasurer - Chardon Local Schools

Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fringe benefits

Annual performance evaluation

Job summary

Chardon Local Schools is seeking a Treasurer to serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent. The Treasurer will oversee financial operations with integrity, ensure accuracy and compliance, and lead long-term financial planning to maintain fiscal stability.

The role requires strong knowledge of Ohio school finance, payroll, grants, audits, and internal controls, with a focus on transparency and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Ohio school finance and budgeting.
• Experience with payroll, grants, audits, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Experience supporting long-range planning and resource alignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Oversee financial operations with integrity, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead long-term financial planning and maintain fiscal stability.
• Communicate clear, timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong internal controls while aligning resources with district priorities.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Public records & compliance

Stakeholder communication

Strategic financial planning

Leadership of fiscal staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

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Chardon Local Schools is a public school district located in Geauga County, Ohio, serving students in PreK -12. The district serves the communities of Chardon, Munson, Hambden, Aquilla, and portions of surrounding townships. District offices are located at 428 North Street, Chardon, Ohio.

THE TREASURER OPPORTUNITY

The Treasurer will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Oversee financial operations with integrity, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Lead long-term financial planning and maintain fiscal stability.
• Communicate clear, timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong internal controls while aligning resources with district priorities and student needs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of Ohio school finance, accounting, law, budgeting, forecasting, and public records.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, grants, audits, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Experience supporting long-range planning and aligning resources with district priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Board, Superintendent, administrative team, staff, and community.
• Strong organizational leadership and the ability to support, guide, and develop fiscal staff.
• Valid Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.

• Multi-year contract.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive fringe benefits.
• Annual performance evaluation.
• Terms of employment consistent with Ohio law and Board policy.

Final salary, benefits, and contract terms will be determined by the Board of Education.

SEARCH TIMELINE

• Application Deadline: August 28, 2026