Fractional CMO - Chief Marketing Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the functions of financial planning for the district, including the preparation of the annual budget for presentation to the superintendent and school board.
• Oversees the financial status of the school system and use of its resources through sound business and management practices.
• Oversight of the Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds and ten year district plan.
• Oversees the transportation department with support from the director of transportation.
• Keeps abreast of legal requirements and proposes changes if necessary.
• Oversees the functions of purchasing for educationally and financially sound budget controls.
• Coordinates and manages the accounting and financial systems including operating, debt service, capital improvement, special revenue and other expenditures.
• Coordinates and manages the preparation of financial reports for internal management use and for state and federal requirements.
• Provides cost analysis for all collective bargaining negotiations.
• Coordinates the auditing of all district financial accounts, oversees the preparation of district financial reports and maintenance of records.
• Oversees the board’s investments.
• Analyzes the district’s current and previous financials and makes strategic investments or reallocations of funds.
• Responsible for the district’s financial standing and charting the best course for utilizing resources in relation to debt and equity.
• Serves as the lead of the Financial Advisory Council (FAC).
• Collaborates with the Executive Cabinet members regarding financial planning for the District.
• Additional duties as assigned by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years experience in public school finance is preferred.
• Experience in developing and monitoring large public budgets.
• Experience in supervision of middle level managers to carry out specific department functions.
• Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
• Works with school board members, district staff, community, students, parents and state and local education agencies.