The Chief Financial Officer will oversee School Division procedures, operations, and accountability related to the fiscal soundness of Page County Public Schools.  The successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Some of the duties of the Chief Financial Officer include: 

• Plan, direct and coordinate the financial activities and operation of the school system to assure legal compliance with all state and federal laws as well as generally accepted accounting principles
• Implement a financial management system for school activity accounts necessary for effective fiscal controls
• Function as the financial liaison with the County Government and State Department of Education for budget, financial reporting, revenue forecasting and receipt issues
• Maintain chart of accounts and coordinate financial management and data processing activities
• Maintain appropriations and revenue accounting ledgers using RDA financial software
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Manage the maintenance and upgrade of financial, payroll, and human resources information systems (RDA)
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial and human resources legislation, policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain cash controls
• Provide financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership
• Analyze business and financial policies and procedures for recommended improvements
• Maintain salary schedules and ensure that employees receive appropriate compensation to scales and approved budget
• Oversee the payroll system in order to ensure that all staff are paid on a timely and accurate basis
• Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for, Finance staff (including payroll, accounts payable, and employee benefits specialist)
• Oversee vendor and payroll expenditures of operating fund and school food service
• Maintain records for non-operating/investment funds including the SNAP funds for school construction and the employee health insurance trust fund
• Receipt and transmit all revenue received at the central office to the County Treasurer
• Oversee management of a petty cash account
• Work with Superintendent in developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual school budget
• Keep abreast of state and federal funding changes and systems
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare financial reports as required, including the Annual School Report
• Assist staff members with financial information as necessary
• Provide direction to assure the timely and accurate performance of the annual audit
• Assume responsibility for all official financial documents
• Coordinate with school bookkeepers and provide direction for the collection of ledgers and bank reconciliations for the annual audit of school activity funds
• Maintain record of fixed assets to comply with GASB 34 and County guidelines
• Oversee the administration of the division’s 403(b) plan
• Monitor school and department spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary
• Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Business Operations in the development and implementation of purchasing practices and monitoring of the purchasing system
• Maintain construction program records including paying bills, keeping a financial ledger, developing requisitions for funds, producing a construction budget report, and maintain files of contracts and change orders
• Attend meetings and make presentations to Governing Boards as needed

PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.  It is our goal to increase the diversity in our workforce and to provide the best work environment possible. Our senior management team regularly receives and reviews affirmative action reports and has the responsibility to monitor progress, reinforce policies and hold the organization accountable to meet objectives.