Chief Financial Officer RCDC

Greenbush The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Chief Financial Officer at Russell Child Development Center in Garden City KS.

Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2026.

Job Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) supports the Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors and Program Directors by providing strategic and operational financial leadership. This position oversees financial planning budgeting reporting and compliance to ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of agency programs. The CFO is responsible for processing recording reconciling and analyzing fiscal information; developing and monitoring budgets; providing fiscal guidance and recommendations; and preparing accurate timely financial reports to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field
• Job-related experience within the specialized field
• Valid drivers license for employment
• Successful completion of the RCDC Defensive Driving course
• Background clearance

Preferred:

• Certified Public Account.
• Minimum five-years of experience managing multiple budgets including state federal endowment and grant dollars.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Analyze financial information identifying potential budget variances compile statistical information develop procedures to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Compile a variety of financial information related to work assignments (e.g. receipts invoices cross charges between accounts/programs etc.) providing required documentation and/or processing information.
• Maintain financial information files and records ensuring compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines including an audit trail for compliance with agency local state and federal regulations.
• Monitors account balances and related financial activity ensuring allocations are accurate related revenues are generated expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepare written materials and electronic financial information (e.g. bank deposits transfer of money/investments checks reports etc.) complying with established financial and legal requirements.
• Provide orientation and support to other departmental personnel regarding procedures and program requirements ensuring efficient processing in compliance with agency policy and established regulatory guidelines.
• Recommend policies procedures or actions on issues that relate to accounting functions providing direction and/or decision-making.
• Reconcile financial data and keep accurate account balances to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Research financial discrepancies (e.g. purchase orders invoices accounts payable etc.) to ensure accuracy and adhere to established practices.
• Attend all Board of Directors meetings; record minutes and provide fiscal updates.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain timely documentation.
• Support the mission goals and objectives of RCDC.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
• Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
• Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with research and practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in effectively and regularly communicating with other employees of RCDC and clients.
• Complete all assignments promptly including communication with other staff clients or contractors.
• Adhere to all professional guidelines as outlined in agency policies.
• Independently manage daily assignments and activities ensuring performance outcomes are achieved within budget timeline department and agency objectives.
• Follow all safety requirements as directed by RCDC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or designee.

Physical Requirements:

• 70 % sitting 15% walking and 15% standing.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manage all job duties with mobility agility and dexterity.
• Sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive benefits for employees working 20 hours/week including Health Dental Vision Life Insurance flexible spending accounts and ancillary policies available.
  
  
• Retirement benefits through KPERS and optional 403(b) plans with Greenbush matching up to $100/month
  
  
• Paid leave including vacation sick personal leave holidays and parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and student loan planning services for employees and immediate family members
  
  
• Education Reimbursement up to $1500 per for eligible employees plus eligible professional license reimbursement

Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information status as a veteran pregnancy and related conditions and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa) for this position.

Required Experience:

Chief