HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

Job Description

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

Status: Exempt

Evaluated By: Superintendent

Job Summary

Provides professional leadership direction and management of the finance, business, and human resources team. Provides strategic analysis and recommendations to the Board and executive management and leadership teams. Advises long-term business and financial planning. Participates in the supervision and coordination of the areas of purchasing, payroll, budgeting, accounts receivable, and all other business activities of the school corporation.

Employment Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business and/or Accounting. CPA or MBA a plus.
Minimum of five years of experience as a Business Manager, Treasurer, or Chief Financial Officer
Must be able to be bonded in accordance with requirement of the State Board of Accounts
Previous supervisory experience required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office/Google
Knowledge of budgeting, fund accounting, and extra-curricular accounting in Indiana public schools
Prefer knowledge of federal and state grant compliance guidelines
Member of Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO)
ASBO CBO or ACBO certification preferred or willingness to enroll in program

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties

Supervises, directs, and coordinates all financial activities of the school corporation.
Directly supervises employees in the business office. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Oversee daily operations of the Human Resources Department.
Develops, directs, and reviews the administration of financial activities pertaining to the budget development and administration, including maintenance of financial and position records and controls.
Ensures that proper and adequate records are maintained so that all district funds are properly safeguarded, and all property is properly accounted for with accurate financial reports.
Supervises fiscal and unrestricted activities for all audit regulations as required and requested by Federal Government and the State Board of Accounts.
Recommends general business policies pertaining to the purchase of equipment and supplies and supervises all official bids. 8. Participates with other administrators in the formulation of district policies and plans and advises district administrators and others of the financial, procedural, and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Serves as an administrative representative in collective bargaining negotiations.
Supervises the preparation of a monthly list of claims for School Board approval, and supervision of all payroll preparation.
Oversees and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and presenting to Administration and School Board.
Directs, reviews, and participates in accounting, investments, and cash management of all school funds.
Supervises service contracts/request for proposals and negotiations of contracts with legal counsel and vendors.
Responsible for all Debt Service Financial planning and protocols.
Responsible for timely completion and submission of State and Federal reports concerning the business operations.
Works with insurance consultants to provide adequate coverage for all types of risks.
Responsible for working cooperatively with Leadership on Budgets.
Coordinates with Directors of Curriculum on the establishment of curricular materials disbursement allocations.
Attends all School Board meetings.
Fosters training and other professional development opportunities for all business staff.
Assumes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Cognitive Factors

Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)

Sitting/standing - constantly
Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
Lifting (up to 30 lbs) - frequently

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $130,000
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave in accordance with district policies.

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

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