Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ($132,500+)

Job Details

Dorchester County Public Schools is seeking a dynamic administrator to join the Superintendent's Cabinet as the leader and manager of the Division of Financial Services. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Directs the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. Responsible for the school system's financial policies, accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, and budgetary controls. Also supervises the operations of the Food Services Department.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities in the area of budget development and finance.
• Proven ability to oversee staff and build consensus among professionals unfamiliar with financial management.
• Possess knowledge of county, state, and federal regulations pertaining to public education finance and budget development.
• Possess knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and software related to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated skill as an articulate and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others to sustain and meet program/system goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow-through to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to respond effectively under stressful circumstances.
• Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Dorchester County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

• Serves as principal advisor to the Superintendent of Schools in all matters related to the total school budget.
• Leads with a vision of continuous improvement in providing financial services to school system stakeholders.
• Supervises and provides direction to the Department of Finance, and Department of Food Services (budget development and monitoring, treasury management, finance, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing, payroll, fixed assets, purchasing, contracts, food service, data processing, risk management and liability and loss control).
• Assists with hiring and oversight of school-based financial secretaries.
• Supervises IRS and state tax filings (including Form 941, Form 720, Form W-2, Form 1099, unemployment insurance, and sales & use taxes).
• Remains informed of and implements the fiduciary requirements for the Blueprint for Maryland's Future (interprets laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies).
• Provides direction and support to other departments and school sites in preparing and administering the total school budget.
• Maintains records of all insurance programs and provides leadership in developing and administering the system's risk management program.
• Coordinates the compilation of financial data for local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Ensures financial compliance with county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists principals and department leaders in implementing and monitoring their budget expenditures.
• Manages the planning, development, and administration of the annual operating budget for the school system.
• Manages the year-end close of the financial system.
• Supervises management of fixed assets.
• Serves on Board of Education teams in negotiations with employee associations.
• Assists with the development of new policies, reviews current policies, rules, and procedures and recommends changes to the Superintendent of Schools.
• Provides timely information to the Board of Education, governmental agencies, school system staff members, business leaders, parents, and community members.
• Makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools and others to strengthen and refine the budget development and financial procedures of the school system.
• Represents the school system on various public committees.
• Represents the school system at public hearings, County Commissioner meetings, work sessions and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Testifies before the Board of County Commissioners, Board of Education, and other governing Boards, as appropriate, on financial and personnel matters.
• Supports the financial and school system goals of the Superintendent of Schools.
• Interacts with the association representatives concerning employee issues.
• Attends conferences, workshops, training sessions, and local, regional, and State meetings pertaining to areas of responsibility as appropriate.
• Models respect, professional behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works under stress and meets deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Superintendent.
• Is available to work flexible hours as requested.
• Is available to various student, teacher, and community groups for education-related purposes beyond the regular workday.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
• Master's of Business Administration (preferred).
• Has completed a minimum of five years of successful experience in the areas of budget development, finance, and/or related field.
• Has demonstrated leadership ability in the areas of budget development and finance.
• Has knowledge of county, state, and federal regulations (GASB & GAAP) pertaining to public education finance and budget development.
• Has demonstrated proficiency in the use of budget-related software platforms related to job responsibilities.
• Has good interpersonal communication skills.
• Has a willingness and capability to work beyond the normal workday.
• Knowledge of Blueprint for Maryland's Future legal requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading a complex organization.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and current trends in public education.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 Dorchester County Public Schools

 06/01/2024

 Cambridge,MD