Chief Financial Officer
# Chief Financial Officer **Davenport Community Schools** · Davenport, IA · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 7 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Chief Financial Officer JobID: 12914 - - Position Type: Administrator/Principal/Director/Department Director - Date Posted: 10/13/2026 - Location: Administrative Service Center - ASC - Date Available: TBD - Closing Date: Open Until Filled The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the primary executive overseeing all financial, business, and operational fiscal functions for the school district. This role ensures long-term financial stability, regulatory compliance, and fiscal transparency while directly supporting the district's educational goals. The CFO acts as a key financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education and ensures full compliance with Iowa school finance laws and reporting requirements. Expected Salary: $186,000 Essential Performance Responsibilities 1. Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting - Lead the multi-year financial forecasting and annual budget development process in collaboration with the Superintendent and executive leadership team. - Oversee the execution of the district's Certified Budget, budget amendments, Aid & Levy calculations, and unspent spending authority management. - Provide financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis for collective bargaining, compensation matrixes, capital projects, and district initiatives. - Advise the Superintendent and Board of Directors on state funding dynamics, legislative changes, enrollment trends, and property valuation impacts. 2. Accounting, Audit & Financial Reporting - Maintain fund accounting systems across all district funds (General, Management, SAVE, PPEL, Activity, Capital Projects, Debt Service) following GAAP and Iowa Uniform Financial Accounting Standards. - Ensure accurate, timely submission of state and federal reports, including the Certified Annual Report (CAR), Special Education Supplement (SES), and Annual Transportation Report via the Iowa Education Portal. - Oversee external annual financial audits, internal controls, and general ledger maintenance. - Prepare and present monthly financial statements, fund balances, and expenditure reports to the Board of Education. 3. Operations, Treasury & Risk Management - Direct cash flow management, banking relationships, local deposits, and short-/long-term investments compliant with Iowa code. - Oversee debt administration, including bond issues, principal and interest payments, and regulatory debt compliance. - Supervise the administration of accounts payable, accounts receivable, student activity accounts, purchasing card programs, and district fee structures. - Manage risk management strategies, liability, property/casualty, worker's compensation coverages, and benefit plans (e.g., medical, dental, 403b/457). 4. Leadership & Governance - Supervise, mentor, and evaluate finance department staff (accounting, payroll, and purchasing). - Perform duties and responsibilities associated with the Treasurer to the Board of Education as directed by Iowa law. - Provide training and guidance to principals and department leaders on spending management and financial procedures. Qualifications & Educational Requirements - License / Certification (Required): Possess or be eligible to immediately obtain the Iowa School Business Official (SBO) Authorization issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). - Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with significant accounting coursework required. Master's degree (MBA, M.Ed.) or CPA preferred. - Experience: - Minimum of 3�5 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in K�12 public education or governmental accounting. - Demonstrated experience in state reporting systems, fund accounting software, and financial forecasting tools. Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - In-depth understanding of Iowa school finance (unspent spending authority, maximum authorized budget, Secure an Advanced Vision for Education / SAVE, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy / PPEL). - Ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences, including school boards, district staff, and community members. - Strong leadership, conflict resolution, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. Physical Requirements - Sitting, standing, and walking required to move around district offices and travel between school facilities. - Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 15 lbs. - Sufficient visual acuity to read detailed financial documents, spreadsheets, and screens, along with clear speech and hearing capabilities for communicating with staff, board members, and the public. - Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs to access files and travel across multi-level school facilities. - Ability to drive or travel locally across district sites and attend evening board meetings or community presentations. Work Environment - Full-time, standard business hours. Long hours are routine during key periods such as annual budget creation, state audit seasons, contract negotiations, and fiscal year-end closes. - Frequently involves attending and presenting at evening school board meetings, public budget hearings, union bargaining sessions, and community forum presentations. - High level of direct interaction with the Superintendent, School Board members, building principals, department heads (facilities, HR, IT), state auditors, and labor union representatives. - Fast-paced environment with strict deadlines driven by state reporting mandates, public accountability, taxpayer transparency, and unpredictable budget shifts.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-20, впервые 2026-10-13, источник — Indeed.