Chief Financial Officer

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications

Required:

Four-year college/university degree with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
Successful experience in a business-related field
Knowledge and experience in computer and technology related services

Preferred:

Job Description and Essential Functions

Includes, but is not limited to:

Discharges the duties which are assigned to the school finance officer by the General Statues of NC and by the policies of the Avery County Board of Education
Coordinates and oversees all business/financial operations which includes Finance/Purchasing, Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Cash Management, and Fixed Asset Accounting
Complies with the requirements of the Uniform Education Reporting System including the standards and procedures adopted by the State Board of Education for providing timely fiscal information
Maintains accounting records to document compliance with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances
Monitors accounting of individual school funds
Prepares reports for the Avery County Board of Education at the direction of the Superintendent
Directs, coordinates, and gives leadership in the development of the annual budget and implements the approved budget, prepares budget amendments, and oversees all state, federal and local budget allotments.
Administers the school system’s budget and prepares reports of the system’s financial condition
Oversees annual audits with external audit firm
Possesses knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

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