Chief Financial Officer

Caldwell School District • Full-time • Caldwell, Idaho, United States • 1w ago

Job Overview
The Chief Financial Officer oversees all financial operations to ensure the Caldwell School District uses its resources effectively and responsibly. Duties and responsibilities include budget development and management, financial planning, accounting and reporting, funding and revenue management, purchasing and contracts, grant management, audits and compliance, and operations oversight.

Salary will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have school finance experience and a working knowledge of Skyward Q software. The start date of the position is negotiable but preferably prior to July 1, 2026 to shadow the current CFO, who is retiring, to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

Please submit applications at caldwellschools.org.

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Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent with a combination of education and experience in business, financial management, accounting, or related field

2. Public school finance experience preferred

3. Certified Public Account (CPA) designation preferred, but not required

4. Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements

5. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

6. Excellent public relations and organizational skills

7. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervises: Director of Maintenance and Operations, Director of Child Nutrition, and District Office Accounting Department staff

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages the short and long-term fiscal operation of the District. The CFO provides leadership, strategic vision, and analysis of the District’s finances. The CFO is responsible for results in terms of effectiveness in planning, policies, and programs, and for the achievement of District goals and objectives. The CFO’s work is guided by and must comply with federal and state law, accounting principles, state auditor requirements, operational direction of the Superintendent, the policy direction of the School Board, and in compliance with state and local regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Oversees and provides leadership to all business services functions, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, budget, and audit;

 Leads and directs the budget process; coordinates, plans, and oversees the development of the District budget; monitors budget expenditures to ensure compliance and positive financial status;

 Provide oversight of Federal Program budgets by working with Federal Program managers on the budgeting, accounting, reporting, financial operations, auditing, compliance, appropriations laws, and internal controls;

 Advises the superintendent and School Board on a variety of business and financial matters;

 Manages and maintains general ledgers for all District funds;  Oversees grant accounting records including expenditure reporting and auditing of expenditures to submitted budgets;

 Provides leadership in long-range financial planning to include the development of local tax initiatives and strategies; ADMINISTRATIVE FLSA Status – Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer Caldwell School District Chief Financial Officer

 Manages bonds to assure the District maximizes its financial resources in marketing, retiring, and refinancing bond obligations;

 Manages all debt, including reporting all continuing disclosures;

 Stays abreast of research on the changing nature of the profession, the field of public financial management, and changing national, regional, and local trends that may impact program areas;

 Uses forecasting tools and strategies to forecast resource requirements and to predict future needs;  Anticipates and develops strategies and programs that respond effectively to anticipated needs and the changing educational environment;

 Maintains an active role in professional organizations at the local and state levels;

 Performs a variety of revenue forecasts and cash flow analysis; prepares revenue and expenditure projections; invests funds for safety of principal, liquidity, and for maximum return;

 Leads and participates in the preparation of annual financial statements, annual budgets, month-end financial reports, and a variety of state-required reports;

 Compiles data and does research and analysis on specific areas of finance, and presents reports to Administration and the School Board;

 Reviews and develops internal control procedures and monitors compliance; serves as a liaison with local and state auditors;

 Prepares and presents audit, budget, financial, and other relevant reports to the School Board;

 Oversees all purchasing and bidding activities. Ensures compliance with all State and purchasing laws;

 Encourages innovation. Analyzes data to improve school operations. Serves as an information resource;

 Assesses, evaluates, and provides for training and professional development of supervised staff;

 Assists and educates administrators and supervisors in managing department and school budgets;

 Provides advice on a wide range of financial matters. Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s leadership team;

 Attends all school Board meetings; prepares and presents reports/responses related to the financial status of the District and other matters under their responsibility;

 Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities;

 Oversees and participates in the preparation of staffing analysis and report. Takes action, in concert with District leadership, to determine allocation and redirection of FTE and to level class sizes;

 Maintains and approves expenditures from all building, department, and program budgets.

Knowledge of:

 Accounting, payroll, purchasing, budget, and audit practices;

 Federal and State of Idaho school finance laws; ADMINISTRATIVE FLSA Status – Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer Caldwell School District Chief Financial Officer

 Familiar with State of Idaho purchasing and bidding laws;

 Financial risk management practices;

 Data analysis and forecasting methods;

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

 Excellent oral, written presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to:

 Demonstrate commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population;

 Understand “client-centered” support and services;

 Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines;

 Establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, partner agencies, and vendors;

 Exercise good judgement and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines;

 Maintain high ethical standards in all situations and maintain confidentiality;

 Professionally represents the District in interactions with staff, students, parents, and the community;

 Model and enforce the established District and school policies, regulations, and protocols;

 Maintain regular and predicable attendance;

 Follow District protocol for reporting absences;

 Fulfill other related duties as assigned.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in conformance with district policy; Section 33-513, Idaho Code.

Terms of Employment:

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office ADMINISTRATIVE FLSA Status – Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer Caldwell School District Chief Financial Officer equipment, and to occasionally physically restrain a student to keep him/her from harming self or others;

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.;

Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping;

Must have a valid Idaho Driver’s License and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities

NOTE: All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired. Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

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