Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications

Required:

• Four-year college/university degree with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
• Successful experience in a business-related field
• Knowledge and experience in computer and technology related services

Preferred:

• Master of Business Administration, or Master of Finance
• NC School Finance Officer Certification
• North Carolina School Finance experience
• Certified Public Accountant

Job Description and Essential Functions

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Discharges the duties which are assigned to the school finance officer by the General Statues of NC and by the policies of the Avery County Board of Education
• Coordinates and oversees all business/financial operations which includes Finance/Purchasing, Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Cash Management, and Fixed Asset Accounting
• Complies with the requirements of the Uniform Education Reporting System including the standards and procedures adopted by the State Board of Education for providing timely fiscal information
• Maintains accounting records to document compliance with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances
• Monitors accounting of individual school funds
• Prepares reports for the Avery County Board of Education at the direction of the Superintendent
• Directs, coordinates, and gives leadership in the development of the annual budget and implements the approved budget, prepares budget amendments, and oversees all state, federal and local budget allotments.
• Administers the school system's budget and prepares reports of the system's financial condition
• Oversees annual audits with external audit firm
• Possesses knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee