Chief Financial Officer

Job Overview Performs difficult professional and comprehensive administrative work planning, directing and supervising the operations of the Finance, Benefits, Purchasing, Facilities and Maintenance, and Food and Nutritional Services Departments; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools. Supervision is exercised over all office personnel, including six administrative positions.

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing and supervising budget, finance, benefits, purchasing, and accounting, facilities and maintenance, and food and nutritional services functions; consulting, planning, and evaluating of six professional staff

Coordinate the development, collection and compilation of budget requests for all funds

Oversee the comparison and computation of all salary scales and benefits costs annually

Monitor, plan, and provide information to the Superintendent and School Board on anticipated revenues and expenses

Work closely with Facilities and Maintenance, Instruction, and Information Technology on replacement cycles and needs of the division, assisting with and providing financial resources and expertise in coordinating the planning and execution of all capital projects, major initiatives, and new programs

Summarize financial and budget data for consideration by the Superintendent and School Board

Collaborate with all departments and provide fiscal information and estimates to the Superintendent; produce and assist with presentations for Capital Improvement, the Budgets to the School Board and community

Answer questions and Freedom of Information Act inquiries on all matters

Stay informed of legislative, statutory, or regulatory changes that affect school division resources, working closely with state and local government officials

Monitor budget activities for policy compliance, assist other departments in monitoring their budgets, and prepare monthly reports for both the School Board and Superintendent

Work closely with Virginia Department of Education Budget and Finance office utilizing calculation tools to estimate all effects on the school division budget

Maintain membership with Virginia Association of School Board Officials (VASBO) and other professional organizations

Collaborate closely with the City of Suffolk Budget and Finance Managers and City Treasurer’s office

Oversee the preparation and implementation of the capital improvement plan submissions to the City of Suffolk annually

Supervise finance, purchasing and accounting operations including revenues, expenditures, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and fixed assets

Authorize all payments and obligations of the Suffolk Public Schools

Administer all Benefits offered by Suffolk Public Schools

Responsible for planning and implementation of the Start Today And Rise (S.T.A.R.) Leadership program for Support Employees

Champion of one of the Goals of the Strategic Plan and lead the Support Administrators through various work of the School division at LEAD SPS monthly meetings

Provide fiscal leadership over School Activity Funds, Bookkeeper training, and external audit

Attend meetings, plan and execute meetings and collaboration required to ensure the financial success of the school division in meeting the instructional and facility goals

Perform related tasks as required

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school accounting and administration; comprehensive knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing school budgeting and financial practices and procedures

Strong interpersonal skills and proven effectiveness in managing large teams

Knowledgeable in Google‑Suite, MS products, and school finance software; ability to develop and present ideas effectively in both oral and written form

Ability to establish and maintain effective trust relationships with the Superintendent, administrators, associates, the School Board and general public

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting, or finance and extensive increasingly responsible experience in school business affairs including budget, finance and purchasing

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

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