Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Details

• Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Location: Business Services
• Reports To: Superintendent
• Supervises: Department personnel
• Classification: Certified
• Status: Full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Work Year: 12 months
• Salary: See lhusd.org website

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to:
• Master's degree in finance, business, accounting, or public administration; CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, public administration or related field plus five years of increasingly responsible experience in public school district auditing, budgeting, payroll and administration.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position, with at least four (4) years at a management level in a complex computerized environment.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public school auditing and business administration.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety.

Function

To provide strategic financial leadership and stewardship of all fiscal operations of the district, ensuring alignment with the district's mission, goals, and legal compliance.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Financial Leadership and Budgeting

• Develop, manage, and monitor the district's annual budget in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide timely financial forecasts, analysis, and reporting to the Superintendent, Governing Board, and stakeholders.
• Oversee and implement budget procedures ensuring site-level input and transparency.

Accounting and Auditing

• Supervise all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and receivables.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with auditing standards.
• Oversee the investment and safeguarding of district funds.

Procurement, Inventory and Risk Management

• Ensure all purchasing procedures comply with state procurement laws and district policy.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory systems, and distribution of district materials.
• Manage risk mitigation efforts, including insurance coverage and asset protection.
• Plan, implement, and manage all district insurance programs, including liability, property, and employee coverage.
• Manage district-owned real estate and related financial considerations, including leasing, acquisitions, and property compliance.

Facilities and Capital Projects

• Oversee fiscal planning and financial oversight of facility maintenance and capital improvements.
• Coordinate financial aspects of construction, bond, and capital projects in conjunction with operations staff.

Support Services Oversight

• Provide fiscal oversight for food service, transportation, and other operational departments.
• Partner with support service departments to align operational goals with financial planning.

Staff Personnel

• Responsible for recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of assigned business services staff.
• Promote professional development and cross‑training within the department.

Governance & Strategic Planning

• Support and advise the Superintendent and Governing Board on fiscal policy and long‑range planning.
• Attend Governing Board meetings, prepare financial documents, and present information as needed.
• Uphold Board policies and support board decisions to staff and the public.

Professional Growth

• Pursue personal and professional growth development.
• Remain current and up‑to‑date in all matters pertaining to financial and business operations of the district.

Administrative Team

• Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, regulations, and procedures as they pertain to the position.
• Assist the administrative team in research, training, interpretation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of identified financial and support issues.
• Support Administrative Team decisions to the public and staff.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Effective Relationship with Governing Board

• Interpret and execute the intent of Board policy pertaining to Business Services.
• Support Board policy and actions to the public and staff.
• Attend and participate in all meetings of the Board as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Effort: Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEOC

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.