Deadline: April 17, 2026
District/Organization: Zeeland Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Zeeland Public Schools has an awesome opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer at the Administration Office. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall financial operations of the district, including the development and maintenance of the annual budget and long-range financial projections. S/he has a central role in school district planning and analysis of current programs, support systems and expenditures.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for budget development, administration, and long-range financial planning for the district.
- Participates with county and state organizations in staying abreast of school finance reform and other district related issues.
- Prepares documents and information related to school mileage elections, bonding and other financial issues. Provides presentations to the community.
- Responsible to report all expenditures according to the State Guidelines, using the 1022 Bulletin.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of district financial reports. Ensures that report formats meet all state, local and in-district reporting requirements.
- Analyzes and approves periodic capital equipment requests.
- Complete the agenda for the Board Finance Committee.
- Full responsibility for the finance software.
- Prepares and submits tax resolutions for the Board. Ensures the timely transfer of funds from taxing authorities to the district. Monitors tax appeals and SEV adjustments.
- Responsible for all aspects of bonds that are approved, including attending construction meetings.
- Attend school board meetings.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, five years previous school finance.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to effectively present information to administrators, public groups/community, and Board of Education.
- Ability to work and apply mathematical concepts and financial concepts such as tax rates, value of money, etc.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Schedule:
- Full Calendar Year Position
Compensation:
- Salaried Position
- Full Family Benefits
Please apply through our website at www.zps.org/jobs for further consideration for this position.
E-mail: Krodenbe@zps.org