Chief Financial Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Chief Financial Officer is done for the purpose of oversight direction and implementation of the Districts strategic budget and long-term financial planning.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Oversees District finances including payroll accounting and purchasing and budget departments
Oversees District multi-year financial plans
Responsible for financial compliance and audit functions
Directs the School Boards review of all funds: general capital transportation debt services ASB accounts grants and others
Provides guidance to the Superintendent and School Board related to the Districts financial well-being and the impact of decisions on the Districts financial resources
Provides support and guidance to schools and departments related to alignment of budgets and strategic goals and initiatives
Provides regular reports to the Superintendent and School Board as required
Oversees the preparation of fiscal reports for OSPI federal government and other external agencies
Responsible for establishing and monitoring the Districts levies and bonds including issuance of bonds
Provides oversight on capital budgets and collaborates on capital project planning
Provides data and information to Human Resources in support of negotiations with labor organizations
Collaborates with schools and departments related to budgets accounting staffing and other fiscal responsibilities
Represents the District as required by the Superintendent including communication with state agencies and interaction with community organizations
Provides guidance and direction for financial users of the Districts enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Serves as a member of the Superintendents Cabinet
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Superintendent.
Supervises Director of Finance and Budget Director of Purchasing and Accounting Director of Payroll and Benefits

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
Bachelors degree in business accounting or other related field.
Demonstrated successful experience in a Pre-K through 12 educational setting or similar public sector experience

Preferred:
Advanced degree in business administration accounting or other related field
Experience managing large budgets (over $50 million)
Evidence of increasing supervisory and position responsibility

Allowable Substitutions:
Additional experience may be considered for candidates from outside of a Pre-K setting

Experience may be substituted depending upon other qualifications.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Valid Washington State Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of school finance and budgeting specifically for the state of Washington
Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding school finance including reporting requirements for state and federal grants and funds
Knowledge of general accounting practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with a particular focus on Excel
Understands public sector financing
Demonstrates knowledge of supervisory practices for employees

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Skill in financial planning including cost analysis risk assessment and building accurate forecasts
Possesses effective communication skills verbally and in writing able to communicate complicated financial information to various stakeholders
Demonstrates an ability to collaborate with departments schools and other Cabinet team members
Possesses project management skills
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting nger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Cabinet Pay Schedule $ dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Karen Dejong (425) or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Required Experience:

Chief