Chief Financial Officer

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
6/23/2026

Location:
Administration Center

Date Available:
TBD September 15

Closing Date:
when filled
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools for the direction, supervision, coordination, and strategic oversight of the business and financial operations of the Duneland School Corporation. The CFO serves as the Corporation Treasurer and provides executive leadership to ensure sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability in support of the Corporation's educational mission.

Salary Range: $140,000-$155,000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, School Business Management, Education or a closely related field required.
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, School Business Management, School Administration or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, school finance, school administration, or business management.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience preferred.

Experience with Indiana public school finance, budgeting, capital projects, and governmental accounting is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial reporting, internal controls, and fiscal management.
2. Working knowledge of Indiana school finance and applicable requirements of the Indiana Department of Education, Department of Local Government Finance, State Board of Accounts, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
3. Ability to develop and manage complex budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range fiscal plans.
4. Knowledge of procurement procedures, debt financing, capital project budgeting, grants administration, and regulatory compliance.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
6. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management abilities with the capacity to supervise staff and manage multiple priorities.
8. High degree of integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to ethical financial practices.
9. Proficiency with financial management software, spreadsheet applications, and other technology commonly used in school business operations.
10 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of School Trustees, Superintendent, administrators, employees, auditors, governmental agencies, vendors, and community stakeholders.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Indiana driver's license or ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified School Business Official (SBO), Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO), or other relevant professional credentials preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are representative and include, but are not limited to:

1. Serve as Treasurer of the Duneland School Corporation in accordance with applicable Indiana statutes and Board policy.
2. Administer the overall operations of the Corporation's Business Office.
3. Prepare and administer the Corporation's annual taxable funds budget and present the proposed budget to the Board of School Trustees as required by law.
4. Ensure annual taxable fund budgets, related schedules, debt reporting, and other required submissions are completed accurately and timely through the GATEWAY system and other reporting platforms in accordance with Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), State Board of Accounts (SBOA), and applicable statutes.
5. Oversee the Corporation's accounting systems and financial reporting functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with governmental accounting standards and legal requirements.
6. Monitor cash flow, investments, debt obligations, and financial reserves to maintain the Corporation's fiscal stability and liquidity.
7. Lead long-range financial planning and forecasting efforts, including multi-year revenue and expenditure projections to support strategic decision-making.
8. Work collaboratively with the Director of Facilities to develop long-term capital improvement plans and budget accordingly for facility projects.
9. Oversee, in collaboration with the Director of Facilities and Assistant Superintendent, all construction and renovation project budgets, applications for payment, and project schedules to ensure timely and satisfactory completion.
10. Assist the Director of Facilities with developing bid specifications and procurement documents for equipment, supplies, and services when…