Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Normandy Schoools Collaborative i is looking for a Chief Financial Officer for the 2026/2027 School year.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer's discretion. The Normandy Schools Collaborative reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Supervises: All appropriate staff as required.

Pay Grade: Administrative

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Purpose Statement/s: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has primary authority and accountability for administering the business functions and operations of the Normandy Schools Collaborative in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education, State standards, and the regulations and procedures issued by the Superintendent of Schools. As such, the CFO is responsible for ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and optimum levels of service to support teaching and learning. The CFO will also support the mission that each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community. The CFO has direct oversight of operational departments including: Buildings and Grounds, Food Services, Purchasing, Payroll, Transportation, and Information Technology. Additionally, the CFO is a primary contributor to building the district's strategic plan and assists with developing policies and procedures, attends all Board meetings, conducts studies and makes recommendations to the Board.

• Provides strategic leadership, in partnership with the Superintendent and the Board, to create the vision for the district, develop the strategic plan to achieve the vision, and drive the execution of the plan.
• Ensures compliance with district goals and objectives, administrative procedures, board policy, state and federal law and the directives of the Superintendent in carrying out the responsibilities of operations departments.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Senior Leadership Team and provides regular briefings to the Superintendent on critical operational issues.
• Conducts administrative or operational studies, analyzes data and provides recommendations to the Superintendent on operational matters.
• Evaluates efficiencies and effectiveness of district operations and develops strategies to assure efficient operational support for teaching and learning in an urban environment.
• Develops and implements long and short-term strategies to improve efficiencies in operations and prioritization of resources.
• Serves as a role model for effective human capital management that delivers measurable, cost-effective results toward the district's goals and mission.
• Communicates with other district staff to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information to assure effective services.
• Develops and prepares the annual budget for operational departments, analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data, monitors and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established
• Establishes a plan for operations staff development and evaluates assigned personnel. Attends all Board meetings and provides staff support to board standing committees. Connects and networks with other, similar school districts to share best practices, and continually upgrade and improve district operational programs.
• Stays current on educational issues and trends in effective operational support.
• Performs other duties of a same or similar nature as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Ability to manage advance financial receipts and disbursements.
• Proficient computer literacy (proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and/or related software).

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university. CPA preferred / Certificate in Accounting is acceptable. Seven years of progressively responsible management experience, two of which must be at the senior/district level.
• Experience with managing in a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated success and/or strong knowledge in the relevant business operating areas such as Purchasing, Facilities Management, Food Services and Transportation.
• Demonstrated success with developing and implementing strategic plans and directing large projects.
• Proven record of successful budget administration and tracking and measuring results against organizational objectives.
• Proven record of championing continuous learning and professional growth and demonstrated success of developing and retaining high performers.
• Proven track record as a change agent with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with diverse and economically disadvantaged populations.
• Successfully passing criminal background checks and health clearances.
• Leadership experience in implementing and directing a variety of large-scale instructional programs and/or operations in a large urban school.
• Experience with the challenges of urban education.
• Experience with union relations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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