Chief Business Official (CBO)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES: Bachelors Degree or higher in accounting business administration governmental accounting/finance or related field (required) Minimum of five years of experience in a management level position (required) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or CASBO CBO Certification (preferred) Possession of a valid California Drivers License Laws and regulations governing public school finance including budget accounting and fiscal reports principles and practices of school accounting accounting and fiscal analysis techniques audit standards and fiscal controls theory and practice of modern school business management; Principles practices methods and techniques of facility maintenance operations remodeling and construction; State and federal laws and regulations related to public funds investment debt administration and developer fee collections; Procedures for capital facilities and state school building funds payment and lease-purchasing accounting; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others in the performance of required duties; communicate clearly (oral and written); supervise staff in Business Child Nutrition Services Maintenance & Operations and TransportationDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As an executive leader the CBO serves as a strategic advisor and implements the philosophy goals objectives and policies of the District as adopted by the Board of Trustees and management staff; carries a student-centered focus in all aspects of resource allocation. Ensure the District is in full compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations as related to the fiscal operations of the District. Assists Superintendent in all fiscal aspects of bargaining unit negotiations in collaboration with the Chief of Personnel. Prepares and develops plans for immediate and long-range financial needs of the District then clearly communicates these plans with the Superintendent and/or Board. Provides for audit of District and school accounts. Directs the Districts property and liability insurance programs. Provides leadership in the acquisition disposition leasing development and long-range planning of District real property and facilities and advises the Superintendent and Board regarding facility needs financing options and long-term capital improvement priorities. Administers the facility development programs including quantifying financial need determining and developing demographic data and supervising the work of architects and other consultants. Effectively coordinates and supervises the alteration rehabilitation and/or construction of school facilities in conjunction with architects and other planning consultants in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Board. Participates in the District emergency preparedness continuity of operations disaster response and recovery planning particularly as related to fiscal facilities transportation food services maintenance and other essential District operations. Train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnelCONDITIONS: 40 hours per week 245 work days per year 17 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 15 Vacation Days plus 12 Sick Days Salary Current In accordance with placement on the District adopted salary schedule $128584 to $157093 (ten steps) Salary Effective 1/1/2027 District adopted salary schedule $143590 to $175426 (reflects 11.67% mid-year increase) Health and Welfare Benefits Attractive Package with an annual district contribution of $15420 Position Location: District Office but travel to all school sites will be required to perform duties