Suffolk Public Schools · 1 month ago
Chief Financial Officer - $1,000.00 Signing Bonus
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $213K/yrSuffolk Public Schools is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the operations of various departments including Finance, Benefits, and Purchasing. The role involves planning and supervising budgetary functions, collaborating with departments, and providing fiscal leadership to ensure the financial success of the school division.
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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
Coordinates the development, collection and compilation of budget requests all funds
Oversees the comparison and computation of all salary scales and benefits costs annually
Monitors, plans, and provides information to the Superintendent and School Board on anticipated revenues and expenses; Works 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
Summarizes financial and budget data for consideration by the Superintendent and School Board
Collaborates with all departments and provides fiscal information and estimates to the Superintendent; producing and assisting with presentations for Capital Improvement, the Budgets to the School Board and community; Answering questions and Freedom of Information Act inquiries on all
Stays informed of legislative, statutory, or regulatory changes that affect school division resources working closely with state and local government officials
Monitors budget activities for policy compliance, assists other departments in monitoring their budgets, prepares monthly reports for both the School Board and Superintendent
Works closely with Virginia Department of Education Budget and Finance office utilizing calculation tools to estimate all effects on the school division budget
Maintains membership with Virginia Association of School Board Officials(VASBO) and other professional organizations
Collaborates closely with the City of Suffolk Budget and Finance Managers and City Treasurer’s office
Oversees the preparation and implementation of the capital improvement plan submissions to the City of Suffolk annually
Supervises finance, purchasing and accounting operations including revenues, expenditures, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and fixed assets
Authorizes all payments and obligations of the Suffolk Public Schools
Administers 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; Leads the Support Administrators through various work of the School division at LEAD SPS monthly meetings
Provides fiscal leadership over School Activity Funds, Bookkeeper training, and external audit
Attends meetings, plans and executes meetings and collaboration required to ensure the financial success of the school division in meeting the instructional and facility goals
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, accounting, or finance
Extensive increasingly responsible experience in school business affairs including budget, finance and purchasing
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
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 orally and in written form
Ability to establish and maintain effective trust relationships with the Superintendent, Administrators, Associates, the School Board and general public
Preferred
Master's degree or CPA preferred
Benefits
Paid Retirement
Life Insurance
Contribution to Medical Insurance
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Company
Suffolk Public Schools
Suffolk Public Schools provides students a selection of high-level courses including advanced placement, dual credit, and honor classes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Okema S. Branch, Ed.D.
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