Chief Financial Officer

District or Organization: Charles County Public Schools

Chief Financial Officer

Terms of Employment: 12-Month

Exemption Status: Exempt

Executive Salary Scale: Grade 02, Level 1–11

Executive Salary Range: $187,712 – $227,977

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the school system’s senior executive responsible for the leadership, management, and integrity of all financial and business operations. The CFO provides both strategic direction and hands‑on oversight to ensure fiscal stability, legal compliance, transparency, and the effective use of resources in support of district goals and student achievement.

The CFO is a key member of the Superintendent’s executive leadership team and serves as the principal financial advisor to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. The position oversees the planning, development, administration, and monitoring of the district’s financial systems and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

The CFO directly supervises and coordinates the work of accounting and finance, budget development and monitoring, audit, financial reporting, procurement and contracts, payroll, employee benefits, and food and nutrition services. This position works collaboratively with district leaders to support schools and departments in responsible fiscal management.

Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field; Certified Public Accountant and/or Master of Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in financial management, business operations, or public‑sector finance, including supervision of professional staff across multiple business units
• Demonstrated knowledge of public‑sector budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, including GASB and GAAP standards
• Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws and regulations related to public education finance, including Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requirements
• Proven ability to lead complex financial operations, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Serves as primary financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Directs the planning, development, and administration of the district’s annual operating and capital budgets including ensuring appropriate budgetary control
• Oversees accounting and financial reporting functions including audits and year‑end close
• Ensures compliance with all applicable financial laws and regulations
• Oversees procurement, purchasing, and contract administration
• Oversees payroll, benefits, and food and nutrition services
• Implements and monitors the financial requirements for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
• Represents the district with county, state, and community stakeholders
• Leads and evaluates financial and business services staff

Other Related Duties

• Serves on district negotiating teams and ad hoc work committees as appropriate
• Attends and presents at Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners meetings, and other governing entities as required
• Represents the district at professional meetings at local, regional, and state levels
• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10‑50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students), or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301‑932‑6610/301‑870‑3814. For special accommodations, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io two weeks prior to the event.