Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.) is a Superintendent-level cabinet executive position directly responsible to the Superintendent for the District's overall financial operations, including developing and maintaining the annual budget and long-range financial plan. The C.F.O. has a central role in the District’s planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, and expenditures aligned to the District’s mission, vision, and goals.

The C.F.O. is instrumental in relationship building with directors, operational departments, and third-party partners to create a collaborative, high-functioning organization. The C.F.O. oversees the Business and Finance Department and provides strategic financial leadership that supports excellent outcomes for students while maintaining fiscal responsibility, compliance, and transparency.

Oak Park School District seeks a C.F.O. who is intrinsically motivated; committed to professional growth; demonstrates cultural competence; upholds honesty, integrity, and strong character; and brings the initiative, rigor, and grit essential to 21st-century executive leadership.

Required Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance)
• Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) preferred
• Possess or be eligible to obtain Michigan School Business Officials Chief Finance Officer Certification preferred
• Possess a high degree and history of honesty, integrity, and character

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful administrative and executive-level leadership experience in a public education school district, with demonstrated knowledge of Michigan school finance, school law, and fiscal compliance requirements.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience beyond the minimum is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and monitoring local, state, and federal grants, including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the development and submission of required State financial reports, including the Financial Information Database (FID) and Financial Statement Data
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and overseeing annual financial audits, including collaboration with external auditors and compliance with Single Audit requirements when applicable
• Experience developing and maintaining internal controls to support accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of District resources
• Demonstrated experience with budget development, financial analysis, and long-range financial planning
• Experience supervising and evaluating finance and support staff
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve problems, and address concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Experience in preparing financial presentations and effectively communicating financial information to administrators, public groups, and boards of education
• Experience managing bond programs and capital projects
• Knowledge and experience in the use of appropriate technology applications to support finance services and presentations
• Experience in supervising and evaluating employees
• Ability to resolve problems and address complaints
• Ability to draft presentations and effectively present information to administrators, public groups/community, and the board of education.
• Demonstrated experience managing a bond and large capital projects from inception to completion.

GENERAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for budget development, administration, and long-range financial and facilities planning for the District
• Assist the Superintendent and staff in analyzing financial and educational issues and opportunities, and develop strategies to improve daily operations
• Prepare…