Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance / CFO

About the role

The Associate Superintendent of Finance / CFO is responsible for the management of all financial functions for West Ottawa Public Schools, including accounting operations, annual audits, payroll, treasury management, budget development, implementation and management, risk management, and all applicable reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, delegate to, and evaluate assignments for internal and external systems, programs, and services in the administration of the accounting operation, annual audit, payroll, treasury and cash management, budget management and implementation, risk management, transportation, facilities, custodial and maintenance, purchasing, food service, and all applicable reporting requirements.
• Assume responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning, including recommendations for budget shortfalls, cash flow, and investments.
• Establish and supervise a program of accounting to accurately record in detail all fiscal transactions.
• Oversee the management of the business office staff and overall business operations of the school district; and oversee the financial resources of the school district.
• Manage the district's insurance programs, including participation on behalf of the district on various outside insurance pool committees.
• Manage a budget control system that provides input flexibility resulting in feedback for administrative decision-making.
• Provide input to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district, including membership estimates, fund balance outlook, Board Policy revisions, and internal control procedures.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all business office personnel.
• Arrange and coordinate the district's comprehensive annual audits.
• Interpret the financial concerns of the school to district shareholders.
• Develop bid specifications for district purchases and participate in negotiating the procurement of the supply/equipment from the vendors.
• Provide financial data and projections to the Superintendent and the bargaining teams for the collective bargaining process with labor groups.
• Aid in the coordination of the employee benefits program including participation in the various outside insurance pool committees.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Superintendent's Administrative Cabinet and relevant Board subcommittees.
• Maintain District property files and related transactions relative to such, including annual property appraisals, fixed asset reporting, insurance calculations of buildings, contents, deeds, sales and purchase agreements, and floor plans.
• Cultivate and maintain lasting relationships with financial institutions, attorneys, realtors, City, County, and State contacts in the aim at sustaining and promoting the district's image of high standards as a quality K-12 district.
• Represent the district in business-related organizations, including MSBO and OAISD Business Managers.
• Cook up and maintain a thorough knowledge of all laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to the financial affairs of the district and interpret such information for the Board and Administration.

Qualifications

• Education: M.B.A or M.A. in educational leadership, finance, business administration, accounting, or related field preferred. Candidates holding a B.A./B.S. in a related field, combined with five or more years in a comparable position, will be considered.
• Experience working in school finance and/or accounting (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified in Financial Management (CFM) is preferred.
• Appropriate maintenance of administrative continuing education requirements and possession or eligibility for MSBO Chief Financial Officer certification.
• Demonstrated Technical Skills: Computer literacy, especially working with spreadsheets and financial statements; accounting skills; communication and presentation skills are highly desirable.
• Human Relations Skills: An ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, staff, and other members of the community. Ability to effectively manage and lead business office staff.

Pay

Starting rate: $182,319

Schedule

Individual three-year contract, renewable subject to annual performance evaluations.