Fairview Park Schools - Treasurer​/Chief Financial Officer

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Search

Fairview Park City Schools is a high-performing suburban school district located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, serving approximately 1,400 students across four schools. The district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, strong fiscal stewardship, and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning. Fairview Park City Schools is supported by a community that values transparency, responsible financial management, and high-quality educational programming.

Mission:
We will deliver exceptional academic and extracurricular programs that challenge the mind, instill the joy of learning, and promote responsible citizenship.

Vision:
To create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students acquire skills necessary for future success and every student is empowered to reach their potential.

The Treasurer/CFO will serve as the district's chief financial officer and will be expected to provide leadership in all areas of school finance and fiscal operations. The Treasurer will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and the Superintendent.
• Lead the district's financial operations with accuracy, transparency, and integrity.
• Support long-term financial planning and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code, Auditor of State requirements, and public school finance standards.
• Provide clear, timely, and understandable financial information to the Board, staff, and community.
• Maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and fiscal accountability.
• Align district resources with instructional priorities, operational needs, and strategic planning.

The district has demonstrated a strong commitment to responsible financial practices, transparency, and long-range planning. The next Treasurer will be expected to build upon that foundation while helping the district navigate the evolving financial landscape facing Ohio public schools.

Desired qualifications include:

• Strong understanding of Ohio school finance, school law, public-sector accounting, and public records requirements.
• Experience with fiscal forecasting, budgeting, appropriations, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, debt, investments, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, professionally, and accurately.
• Demonstrated commitment to transparency, fiscal accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Ability to support long-range planning and align district resources with instructional and operational priorities.
• Experience with audits, financial statements, five-year forecasts, and public school compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead, develop, and support fiscal office staff.
• Capacity to serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Commitment to maintaining the district's strong financial practices and reputation.

Compensation includes:

• A multi-year contract.
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive fringe benefits.
• Annual performance evaluation.
• Terms of employment consistent with Ohio law and Board policy.

Search timeline:

• Final date to receive applications:
  July 2026
• Initial Screening by Finding Leaders:
  July 2026
• First Round Interviews:
  July 2026
• Finalist Interviews:
  July 2026
• Board Appointment/Contract Approval:
  July 2026
• Employment Begins:
  August 2026 or as negotiated

Application process:

Qualified candidates should submit application materials through Finding Leaders. Application materials should include:

• Letter of interest.
• Current resume.
• Copy of Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.
• Three to five professional references.
• Any additional materials requested through the Finding Leaders application process.

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Application materials may be subject to Ohio public records laws.

Search contact information:

Paul Pendleton, Finding Leaders/ESC of Northeast Ohio

The Fairview Park City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its employment practices.