CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
$208,000–$208,000 year
On-siteSalisbury, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
CFO for Rowan-Salisbury Schools responsible for strategic financial leadership, planning fiscal needs, and accounting for receipts and disbursements. Oversees budgets, audits, grants, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, and insurance; reports to the Superintendent. Advises the superintendent and board on financial implications of policies and initiatives; ensures compliance with GAAP/GASB and federal/state/local regulations (including Title I and IDEA). Develops annual operating budgets, prepares financial statements and analyses, coordinates external audits, and trains district administrators on fiscal management. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience, knowledge of NC school-district operations, and eligibility for School Business Administrator certification and a performance bond; willingness to travel within and outside the district. Preferred qualifications include CPA/ASBO/GFOA certification, advanced degrees (MBA/MPA/MAcc), and prior K-12 public-sector finance leadership experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, or business administration.
- Understanding of how North Carolina school districts operate, state and federal statutes, policies and regulations impacting financial operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting principles (GAAP/GASB).
- Experience managing budgets of $100+ million.
- Experience presenting financial information to governing boards or elected officials.
- Must meet requirements for certification as a School Business Administrator according to policy of the State Board of Education.
- Must qualify for a performance bond.
- Possess strong communication skills, and be able to explain financial procedures to non-financially-minded individuals.
- Be a team player who fosters a spirit of professionalism and collaboration within the district and with local community partners.
- Attendance at all Board of Education meetings.
- Ability to travel frequently within the district and outside of the district.
Desired Qualifications
- CPA, SFO (ASBO), or Certified Government Finance Officer (GFOA) certification.
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or MAcc).
- Prior experience as a finance officer, CFO, or comptroller in a K–12 school district or public-sector organization.
- Deep understanding of how North Carolina school districts operate, state and federal statutes, policies and regulations impacting financial operations Experience with North Carolina school finance regulations, NCDPI reporting requirements, and the NC Local Government Commission.
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