25/26 SY - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (OPEN TO CANDIDATES CURRENTLY SERVING PXU)

Position Type:
Administration/CHIEF OFFICER CFO / CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Date Posted:
1/23/2025

Location:
CEE- TALENT/HR

Closing Date:
02/06/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrative

LOCATION: CEE

WORK YEAR: 12-Months

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter. SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing and directing the financial affairs of the school district and ensuring that the school district remains fiscally sound. Coordinates and directs the financial operations in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations and that represents a high degree of efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency; also to serve as a resource to the Superintendent's Executive Team and other stakeholders when decisions have a financial impact. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the following major areas:

Business Services (Budget, Finance, Payroll, Purchasing, Supply and Property)

Real Estate

Long Range Fiscal Planning

Property/Liability Insurance

Salary and Benefits Negotiations

MAJOR DUTIES:

Supervises the activities of the business area which includes the development of the District Operational Capital Outlay and Bond Budgets.

Interacts and assists in making decisions through regular meetings with the Board, Superintendent, and Principals/Supervisors with regard to policy and budgets.

Provides overall supervision for the Division Director of Supply and Property and assumes responsibility for seeing that purchases are secured on a timely basis, within applicable laws and procedures.

Supervises the activities of the Executive Director of Finance including the implementation of appropriate audits and establishing adequate accounting and budget procedures.

Coordinates with various community officials, bankers, insurance agents, vendors, media, and patrons of the school district on numerous areas and addresses questions affecting the school district and its functioning.

Serves as a District legislative lobbyist.

Coordinates and directs override and bond election procedures in accordance with the Maricopa County Elections Department, the County School Superintendent's Office, and the District's legal counsel.

Coordinates District's property/liability insurance programs.

Represents the District in all real estate matters.

Manages PXU Insurance Trust Board and coordinates quarterly meetings.

Serves on committees, representing the Superintendent as necessary.

Works collaboratively with all Executive Team members and their administrative assistants to ensure smooth and unified day-to-day operations of the District.

Attends District Governing Board meetings regularly.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Educational Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or an equivalent of education, training, and experience combined.

Five years' experience in a combination of such occupational areas as the following are required:

Public School Administration

Accounting

Budget Preparation

Long Range Fiscal/Planning

Purchasing

Insurance

Experience as a Business Manager, Executive Director or Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services in a public school setting preferred.

LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Arizona administrative certificate. Superintendent certification preferred.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Superintendent

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

Directly to the Executive Director of Finance.
WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

• Highly Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits

• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System

• Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)

• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)

• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.

DIVISION:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

Administrative

Superintendent

Executive Director of Finance

Action:

Prepared By:

Reviewed By:

Effective Date:

Revised

CG

JL, Talent

6/2/2022