Chief Finance and Operations Officer

The Community Plymouth–Canton Community Schools is Michigan’s fifth largest school district, located between Detroit and Ann Arbor, serving the communities of Plymouth, Plymouth Township and parts of Canton Township, Northville Township, Salem Township and Superior Township.

While Plymouth-Canton Community Schools has buildings located throughout its 54-square-mile boundary, the Board of Education office is located in the community of Plymouth, which is renowned for its historic charm and scenic beauty. Plymouth has a thriving downtown with fine restaurants, distinctive shops and a multitude of recreational opportunities.

More than 16,000 students are enrolled in our 24 schools. The district is comprised of an early childhood center, 14 elementary schools (grades K-5), five middle schools (grades 6-8), three high schools (grades 9-12), and an alternative high school. The high schools are uniquely located on one site known as the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, which serves more than 6,000 students. The community holds high expectations for student performance.

Plymouth-Canton’s student achievement levels far exceed local, state and national norms on standardized tests.

Responsible for ensuring that financial management functions and activities are operated in a legal and efficient manner to provide maximum support and contribution to the instructional program of the School District, and providing direction and leadership for Finance Services. Direct and manage the support operations of the district including maintenance, transportation, grounds, custodial, food service, facility rentals, capital planning, bond sales and construction management.

This person will be an influential contributing partner on the District’s CORE and Cabinet Teams providing strategic planning and leadership of the financial, operational and capital improvement project functions of the District.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degree in Business or related, or CPA. CPA preferred.
• Michigan School Business Official Certification or equivalent. MSBO CFO Certification Preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public school district finance and Operations.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the following areas: public school finance, budget development, forecasting and monitoring; governmental accounting, annual audits, public fund investment, bond issues and capital programs, sinking funds, construction and site improvements, managing and forecasting cash flows, federal and state grants, health/life/LTD/dental/vision evaluations, collective bargaining, vendor contract negotiations, facilities maintenance, custodial management, food service oversight, pupil transportation, real estate transactions, communications, and implementing and evaluating complex systems.
• Demonstrated abilities in cultivating positive work environments and leading and supervising large teams.
• Demonstrated skills in communicating complex financial information, public speaking, and systems development and implementation.
• Ability to work with staff and citizens in committee contexts.

Superintendent of Schools

• Assumes overall responsibility for the District’s accounting, business and finance operations, facilities maintenance, custodial contract management, pupil transportation contract management, and food service operations functions.
• Provides direction and support regarding purchasing.
• Responsible for contract…