Position Type:
Administration - No Admin Cert Required/CLAS - 8034 - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Date Posted:
7/13/2021

Location:
ITS ABOUT KIDS SUPPT SERVICES

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
8/13/2021

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee
SUPERVISES: Assigned Staff
JOB FUNCTION: To provide support services for Fayette County Public Schools necessary to ensure a positive, well-maintained learning and work environment that supports the educational process and facilitates student achievement. Participates in the formulation of District policies and plans regarding instructional as well as non-instructional administration services. Serve as the principal advisor to the Board of Education and the Superintendent in matters related to non-instructional areas of the District. Coordinate with other governmental, business and community partners.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Financial procedures are implemented in accordance to federal and state guidelines as indicated in the unqualified annual financial audit.
• District resources are allocated to support student achievement as evidenced in the annual budget.
• Processes and procedures are in place to ensure efficient management of district systems and reduce risk as indicated in the annual internal audit reports.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Administers the overall Financial activities for the District.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as well as Board of Education policies, regulations and procedures relating to financial management, controls and budgeting.
• Works with the district administrators to establish and maintain sound cash management and investment programs in accordance with adopted budgets, district policies and State and Federal regulations.
• Establishes internal controls for use by school administrators and central office personnel to protect financial resources generated by the district and schools.
• Works with district administrators in planning, developing, reviewing, presenting and monitoring the capital and operating budgets.
• Directs and provides oversight for operations to ensure successful fiscal and administration practices.
• Provides oversight for the state standard financial management system.
• Serves as Superintendent's designee on the Budget and Finance Committee, a standing committee of the Fayette County Board of Education that confers and consults on district financial matters.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains procedures that enable the district to operate in a manner that is fiscally sound while maximizing the use of resources and supporting the District mission.
• Develops and implements the operating budget for the organizational unit and assures that all functions operate within the appropriate allotment.
• Supervises the work of district-level administrators within the organizational unit and evaluates their performance accordingly.
• Models collaborative planning and shared decision-making.
• Attends all board meetings and provides input, when requested by the Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA degree in business administration/management. education, or related field
• Masters degree in business administration, leadership, supervision or related field (preferred)
• Five (5) years successful administrative and management experience

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in School Financial Management, Senior Professional in Human Resource Management or similar certification (preferred)
• Ability to absorb, analyze, organize and communicate information and ideas in written and oral forms
• Understanding of systems management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Contact: Julie Farris (julie.farris@fayette.kyschools.us)