Chief Financial Officer

Iowa City Community School District

Job Location:

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

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finance or educational administrative college degree required

Business leadership experience required

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Experience in school business operations preferred

Iowa School Business Officials certification preferred (candidates without this certification are expected to obtain this certification through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners)

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES:

Director of Financial Services (Controller) and Business Office Staff

JOB GOAL(S):

The Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership and direction in the planning implementation and evaluation of administrative and financial services and operations for the school district.

The primary responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer are to direct and coordinate the activities related to the budget finances and systems improvement. They will determine and implement quality tools and processes across the district but specifically related to business and operations areas.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the financial planning required to support the districts educational program
Serve as a financial consultant to the Board of Directors and the Superintendent of Schools
Communicate as needed an understanding of current school laws of Iowa and pending or proposed legislation particularly as it affects school finance
Keep the board and superintendent apprised of all aspects of district budgeting and finance and regularly report to the Board on the financial condition of the school district
In association with constituents develop the annual certified and detailed district budget
Ability to read analyze interpret and implement ideas contained in technical documents district data and reports professional journals and policies/regulations.
Ability to effectively write reports and present information orally to administrators students colleagues parents community members and staff.
Develop and monitor budget systems that provide clear lines of authority and feedback for constituents and users; maintain responsibility for all budgeting processes in the district.
Compile cost analyses and projections regarding personnel budget fixed charges etc.
Ensure that all expenditures are properly approved and processed
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data.
Assist in acquisition of property as needed to carry out educational facility long-range planning.
Follow all legal and standard budgeting timelines procedures and processes
Coordinate District banking relationships including management and investment of idle funds and cash flow to ensure maximum interest revenue
Assist in the administration of the districts medical life dental and liability insurance programs and assist payroll department with financial aspects of other employee insurance plans and programs. Includes 403b/457 plan administration
Coordinate risk management policies including all property/casualty/liability coverage and workers compensation coverages preparing annual statement of values for insurance purposes arrange for adequate insurance coverages and make recommendations to the superintendent and Board of Directors regarding insurance policies and practices
Assist in the development and implementation of districts policies and administrative regulations especially as they relate to business services functions
Effectively communicate information (statistical and otherwise) for bond issues special levy propositions annual and periodic reports and public relations efforts
Coordinate with bond financial representatives and legal counsel for issuance of debt and subsequent principal and interest payments and debt compliance requirements
Keep an accurate account of all bills payable and present them to the Board monthly for audit and approval for payment
Provide in-service training for administrators on latest developments in the field of school finance management developments and concepts and quality tools and processes
Oversees the completion of the Districts external audit workpapers and report
Serve as purchasing card administrator
Serve as Districts Debt Compliance Official
Ensure compliance and certification for all state and federal financial reporting requirements including completion of the Certified Annual Report (CAR) Special Education Supplement (SES) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and CASA to the Dept of Education
Coordinate district billings for open enrollment and special education tuition
Coordinate with the Human Resources Department for the Districts early retirement program including presentation to all district staff
Takes responsibility for his/her own performance.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational systems that benefit all children.
Functions as an effective member of the executive leadership team
Serve as Treasurer for the school corporation as appointed by the Board of Directors
Member of all negotiation teams of district
Other duties as assigned by superintendent

Required Experience:
Chief

Please apply to this position directly through Grundmeyer Leader Services at this link: finance or educational administrative college degree requiredBusiness leadership experience requiredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) preferredExperience in school business operations preferredIowa School Busines...