Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The Harrisburg School District is seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO plans and manages the daily financial affairs and risk management of the school district. The CFO monitors the overall financial state of the District and manages accounting system and procedures to ensure accurate information is readily available to make sound financial decisions. The CFO is accountable for all aspects of the financial management, planning, and analysis, including reporting of statutory reporting and records management. The CFO will administer and supervise the system-wide business affairs of the school district, and implement the financial and operational directives of the Amended Act 141 Recovery Plan. The CFO will focus on ensuring the Harrisburg School District maintains an efficient and effective financial and operating system and processes, high service levels, and accountability across its core business and operations functions, while seeking continuously to improve resource utilization. The CFO will maintain constant lines of communication with the leadership team and keeps the Superintendent informed of all critical issues.

Education / Experience Requirements: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Education, Accounting or related field. C.P.A. is a plus. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a business official and/or working with a budget of at least $80-100 million; five (5) years of experience as a business official and/or equivalent with business, and administrative functions, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; and extensive experience with grants procurement and administration. Salary range $137,000 - $165,000

To plan and manage the daily financial affairs and risk management of the school district. Monitors the overall financial state of the District and manages accounting system and procedures to ensure accurate information is readily available to make sound financial decisions.

Develops budget guidelines, prepares the budget, assists administrators in review of the budget and coordinates the presentation of, justification for, and preparation of additional analyses required to understand the budget proposal for action by the Board. Abides by, monitors and enforces staff compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements with District employees. Abides by, monitors and enforces staff compliance with specified assurances and requirements in all government programs, public or private grants and public or private contracts. Maintains expertise in generally acceptable accounting procedures relevant to these duties including those established by PDE, District policies affecting District personnel or finances. Stays current on legal issues affecting financial operations of transportation and food services in the District. Recommend changes to District policies or administrative regulations and provide input into collective bargaining. Establishes and supervises a program of accounting and reporting for the financial affairs of the District to include, appraisal of existing accounting and financial policies and procedures as to their adequacy and effectiveness; and preparation of a District-wide plan for the management of school activity, student body, and school-based internal funds. Continuously monitors and implements effective procedures to safeguard all such funds. Oversees processing invoices and receipts; establishes controls for transfer of budgeted funds, as requested by program directors, department heads, and school administrators; and completes, monitors, and reports the activities applicable to state and federal funded activities. Develops and implements procedures consistent with Board policy and applicable law and regulations on cash management and investments. Provides for investment of surplus funds. Prepares appropriate financial reports to record data as required by state and federal agencies and to provide information for management decisions; files a financial report annually for audit by an independent certified public accountant, coordinates the programs for outside auditors and implements audit suggestions on a timely basis; and submits periodic statements to the Board detailing the status of the budget appropriation. Prepares and file financial reports required for compliance with grants or contracts. Develops, oversees, and administers a comprehensive, legally compliant program for securing the purchase of supplies, equipment, maintenance and contracted services to include: the review or preparation of bidding documents, including notice to bidders, instruction to bidders, specifications and the form of proposal, and development of a fixed asset inventory for insurance and control purposes. Oversees business, facilities, food service, transportation and payroll functions. Tracks and secures accounting, payroll, and other personnel administration data to include the number of personnel, dollars involved with such personnel, and all other related data concerning professional and support staff; verifies employee services and prepares special reports required for income tax, social security, and other special withholdings; prepares pertinent fiscal data for negotiations, including data relevant to benefit programs; and assists in the selection, evaluation and recommends revision to employee health insurance programs. Establishes procedures for record keeping and maintains all records that audit and legal requirements demand, reviews and updates form designs as needed and provides standard operating procedure manuals for the effective workflow of paper processing. Manages, monitors, evaluates, and procures the District insurance and oversees risk management programs. Recommends purchase of and secures adequate insurance for real estate and assets based on current value and to cover other liability risks including workers' compensation, liability, automobile, property, student and commercial insurance as appropriate. Coordinates with the Administration to provide training and form committees to protect the assets of the District and shield individuals in the District from liability. In coordination with the Director of Human Resources, oversees employee benefit contract administration and monitors employee eligibility for District health insurance. Provides a continuous evaluation of support service programs and effectively communicates with staff regarding issues involving the educational program and the furnishing of support services to all levels of the school system.

Performs the duties of bonded School Board Treasurer in accordance with the Public School Code. Oversees the appropriate maintenance, storage, disposition and retrieval of all non-educational District records. Works with the Financial Advisors, Bond Counsel, and Solicitor in all District refinancing and all debt management issues. Conducts pre-audit work arrange for the internal auditing of school accounts and coordinate all external audits. Reviews athletic, student activities and petty cash funds. Monitors food service accounts. Provides financial data required for grant proposals. Keeps abreast of issues and trends in the areas of school business administration through literature, participation in school business officials associations, and attendance at approved workshops and seminars. Acts as advisor to the Superintendent concerning financial affairs and matters of general importance to the educational program and provides relevant communication to the Board of School Directors, cabinet members, stakeholders and state officials. Provides leadership related to long range, strategic, financial, facilities and debt management planning and participates in the decision-making and policy development processes within the system as well as in professional meetings with administrative staff and colleagues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as a mandated reporter and promptly reports suspected child abuse, neglect, or student safety concerns in accordance with applicable laws, District policy, and administrative procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are job-related and consistent with the classification of the position.

Positions Supervised Business, facilities, food service, transportation, technology, and payroll functions.

Supervisory Authority Oversees business, facilities, food service, transportation and payroll functions. Abides by, monitors and enforces staff compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements with District employees.

Provides leadership related to long range, strategic, financial, facilities and debt management planning and participates in the decision-making and policy development processes within the system as well as in professional meetings with administrative staff and colleagues.

The qualifications below represent the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications, and clearances required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Required qualifications must be job-related and consistent with business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Requirement Details Required Preferred Masters Degree in business management, accounting, Education X finance or a related field. 5-7 years demonstrated knowledge of Pennsylvania public school finance through experience as a public school business manager; or 5-7 years equivalent experience with business and administrative functions. Graduate degree in or significant coursework in Pennsylvania public school finance together with at least three years of relevant experience with business and administrative functions.

PDE Certification(s), if applicable X PA Child Abuse, PA State Police Criminal Must meet District, state, and federal requirements. X History, FBI Fingerprint Clearances Mandated Reporter Training As required by Pennsylvania law and District procedure. X Must satisfy Pennsylvania Act 168 employment disclosure Act 168 Disclosure Requirements X requirements.

Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Reporting Must comply with Pennsylvania Act 24 reporting requirements. X Driver's License, if applicable Valid Driver's License Required

Visual acuity and auditory acuity. Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress. Ability to work as a leader, coordinator and a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities. Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to be respectful and empathetic. Ability to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment. Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community. Ability to work on multiple