CFO - Chief Finance Officer Job Carrollton Kentucky USA,Management

Position: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD - CFO - Chief Finance Officer
Location: Carrollton

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD - CFO - Chief Finance Officer

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Superintendent

Pay Grade: AP 12 and 226 Days

Dept./School:
Support Services

Date Revised:
May 2026

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees. Manage key functions in the Business office including the following:
Accounts Payable, Budget and Financial Planning, Finance & Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Special Revenue, Debt & Treasury Management and Tax Collections.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, with major in a business-related area, or other related field
Education/Certification:

Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred
Experience/

Qualification:

Previous CFO experience required
Experience/

Qualification:

Five (5) years of supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance and accounting
Experience/

Qualification:

Experience in Texas public school finance preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

School/Organizational Climate:

Develop long and short-range objectives and goals for the business operations of the School District

Keep the Superintendent informed on the business affairs of the District

Develop and maintain positive staff morale with the business office staff

School/Organizational Improvement:

Plan and conduct needs assessments for growth and improvement of the District business operations

Ensure that the business operations are supportive of the District objectives

Delegate business office functions to Directors/lead staff

Evaluate the performance of the Directors/lead staff, suggesting ideas for growth and improvement as well as recognizing exemplary performance

Determine that staff complies with federal and state laws and regulations and district policies and procedures

Assist in the recruitment, employment, assignment, and training of office employees

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

Act as advisor to the Superintendent on questions related to financial affairs of the District

Keep informed of and comply with all state and District regulations and policies concerning public education business administration

Provide leadership and management for multiple finance functions as listed in primary purpose

Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the District

Assist administrators of individual schools with the management of school financial affairs

Be responsible for maintenance of an accounting and payroll system that complies with all federal, state, and local guidelines

Be responsible for bidding the depository contract, overseeing depository bank, and checking the securities pledged to assure that District funds are protected

Compile District, campus, and program budgets and cost estimates; prepare and submit financial reports

Communication:

Ensure that established goals and expectations related to District operations are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner.

Employee Relations:

Use management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff

Develop and implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them

Assist in interpreting District policies and administrative procedures to the District staff, the public and interested parties

Ensure that required training is administered to auxiliary staff

Work with others to compile and report projections of staff needs

Develop and support a culture of equity and equality

Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions of assigned departments as needed

Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness

Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal

Policy, Reports, and Law:

Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.

Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports,…