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Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana

Chief Financial Officer

Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana, Huntington, Indiana, United States, 46750

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Overview

Position Title:

Chief Financial Officer Terms of Employment:

12 Month Position Status:

Exempt Evaluated By:

Superintendent Job Summary : Provides professional leadership direction and management of the finance, business, and human resources team. Provides strategic analysis and recommendations to the Board and executive management and leadership teams. Advises long-term business and financial planning. Participates in the supervision and coordination of the areas of purchasing, payroll, budgeting, accounts receivable, and all other business activities of the school corporation.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and coordinates all financial activities of the school corporation. Directly supervises employees in the business office; responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Oversee daily operations of the Human Resources Department. Develops, directs, and reviews the administration of financial activities pertaining to the budget development and administration, including maintenance of financial and position records and controls. Ensure proper and adequate records are maintained so that all district funds are safeguarded and all property is accurately reported with financial reports. Supervise fiscal and unrestricted activities for all audit regulations as required by Federal Government and the State Board of Accounts. Recommend general business policies for the purchase of equipment and supplies and supervise all official bids; participate with other administrators in policy development and district plans, advising on financial, procedural, and regulatory implications of programs and proposed changes. Serve as an administrative representative in collective bargaining negotiations. Supervise the preparation of monthly claims for School Board approval and supervision of payroll preparation. Oversee and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and presenting them to Administration and School Board. Direct, review, and participate in accounting, investments, and cash management of all school funds. Supervise service contracts/requests for proposals and negotiations of contracts with legal counsel and vendors. Responsible for all Debt Service financial planning and protocols. Ensure timely completion and submission of State and Federal reports concerning business operations. Work with insurance consultants to provide adequate coverage for all types of risks. Collaborate with Leadership on budgets and coordinate with Directors of Curriculum on curricular materials disbursement allocations. Attend all School Board meetings. Foster training and other professional development opportunities for all business staff. Assume other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Accounting. CPA or MBA a plus. Minimum of five years of experience as a Business Manager, Treasurer, or Chief Financial Officer Must be able to be bonded in accordance with requirement of the State Board of Accounts Previous supervisory experience required Advanced skills in Microsoft Office/Google Knowledge of budgeting, fund accounting, and extracurricular accounting in Indiana public schools Prefer knowledge of federal and state grant compliance guidelines Member of Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) ASBO CBO or ACBO certification preferred or willingness to enroll in program

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement: As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees respect confidentiality of students and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $130,000 Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave in accordance with district policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Huntington County Community School Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions.

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