Strategic District Finance Leader

June 2, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

School Year

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Superintendent

Job Classification: Exempt

Length: Twelve Month Year

Job Goal: Supervises and coordinates activities of administrators and staff who are engaged in accounting, business, custodial/maintenance, finance, facilities, food service, human resources, instructional technology, security and transportation and the departments that support the functions of payroll and accounts payable.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities)

oMinimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Organizational Development;
Administration and Supervision Certificate licenses in Indiana or reciprocal license from another state

oIndiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Certification

oMinimum of five years administrative experience

oExperiences with applicable laws, policies and codes of the Indiana State Board of Accounts Division

oBroad understanding of Indiana Department of Government and Local finance operations, procedures and regulations

oBroad understanding of experience in debt service, school bonding, capital projects, school facilities and transportation division financial requirements and regulations

oExemplary interpersonal and relationship skills in working in a team environment

oExperience in directing, leading, and managing a large-scale corporation in all financial matters and administrative support services

oKnowledge and experience in financial strategies, techniques, and procedures of budget preparation and control

oExemplary oral and written communication skills. Conducts self with high standards and integrity

oAbility to work independently, meet schedules, timelines, supervise/evaluate assigned staff, analyze situations accurately and implement effective courses of action.

oKnowledge of existing/pending legislation related to all financial aspects of the organization.

oSuccessful work experience in a diverse urban community and organization

oPrevious experience supervising, supporting and evaluating operations including buildings and grounds, purchasing, food service, technology, transportation, safety and security.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Supervises and evaluates the following departments and/or directors:
Accounts Payable, Communications/Public Relations, Comptroller, Facilities, Finance, Food Service, Instructional Technology, Payroll, Security, and Transportation

2.Serves as the Chief Financial Officer

3.Plan, organize, control and direct the district’s business operations, financial operations division and administrative services

4.Coordinates the bidding process

5.Supports the business function of the school improvement and federal programs department

6.Provides a check and balance for monitoring the expenditure of grant funds

7.Develop information and recommend policies and procedures for immediate and long-range financial management and planning

8.Direct the development and implementation of the district’s annual budget

9.Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet

10.Performs any and all other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Superintendent.

Supervises:

Director of Food Service

Comptroller

Payroll Supervisor

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, Paid Leave, Retirement (PERF)

Please submit a letter of interest and resume/credentials to:

Director of Human Resources

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

Human Resources

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