Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Qualifications/Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.


Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.


Successful background check required.


Preferred: Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.


Experience in school district finance, budgeting, and supervisory leadership.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Comprehensive knowledge of school district financial operations, accounting, budgeting, payroll, auditing, purchasing, financial reporting, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Knowledge of Minnesota school finance requirements, including UFARS, MARSS, school funding formulas, and reporting requirements. Ability to analyze complex financial data, develop and manage budgets, prepare financial and enrollment projections, oversee cash flow and capital planning, and implement effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, communicate complex financial information effectively, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and establish positive working relationships with District staff, the School Board, governmental agencies, vendors, auditors, and the community.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.


Specific Tasks: Provide leadership and oversight of the District's financial and operational functions, including accounting, payroll, benefits, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, student accounting, enrollment projections, student registration, and open enrollment. Direct and support the operations of the Finance, Payroll, Food Service, and Buildings and Grounds departments. Lead annual budget development, financial forecasting, cash flow management, capital planning, levy certification, and internal and external audit processes. Ensure compliance with federal and state financial regulations, reporting requirements, and District policies while maintaining effective financial procedures and internal controls. Provide financial analysis and guidance to the Superintendent, School Board, and Finance Committee, including support for collective bargaining and contract negotiations. Evaluate financial systems and departmental operations to promote fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and the District's long-term goals. See the job description for additional information.


Hours Per Day:


1.0 FTE, 260 days per year, year-round position


As per contract

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!