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Position Type:Administration/ Chief Financial OfficerDate Posted:6/18/2025Location:Business DepartmentDate Available:07/01/2025Closing Date:Until FilledAny Combination equivalent to:Master's degree in finance, business, accounting, or public administration or CPA preferred.Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, public administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in public school district auditing, budgeting, payroll and administration orThe equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position. Increasingly responsible experience in public accounting or public school business administration with at least four (4) years at a management level in a complex computerized environment.Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public school auditing, business administration.IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public SafetyTo provide strategic financial leadership and stewardship of all fiscal operations of the district, ensuring alignment with the district's mission, goals, and legal compliance.Develops, manages, and monitors the district's annual budget in compliance with state and federal requirementsProvides timely financial forecasts, analysis, and reporting to the Superintendent, Governing Board, and stakeholdersOversees and implements budget procedures ensuring site-level input and transparencySupervises all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and receivablesEnsures timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with auditing standardsOversees the investment and safeguarding of district fundsEnsures all purchasing procedures comply with state procurement laws and district policyOversees warehousing, inventory systems, and distribution of district materialsManages risk mitigation efforts, including insurance coverage and asset protectionPlans, implements, and manages all district insurance programs, including liability, property, and employee coverageManages district-owned real estate and related financial considerations, including leasing, acquisitions, and property complianceOversees fiscal planning and financial oversight of facility maintenance and capital improvementsCoordinates financial aspects of construction, bond, and capital projects in conjunction with operations staffProvides fiscal oversight for food service, transportation, and other operational departmentsPartners with support service departments to align operational goals with financial planningResponsible for recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of assigned business services staffPromotes professional development and cross-training within the departmentSupports and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board on fiscal policy and long-range planningAttends Governing Board meetings, prepares financial documents, and presents information as neededUpholds Board policies and supports board decisions to staff and the publicResponsible to pursue personal and professional growth development.Responsible in remaining current and up to date in all matters pertaining to financial and business operations of the district.Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and interpretation of policies, regulation and procedures as they pertain to the position.Responsible for assisting the administrative team in the research, training, interpretation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of identified financial and support issues.Supports Administrative Team decisions, to the public and staff.Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.Interprets and executes the intent of Board policy pertaining to Business Services.Supports Board policy and actions to the public and staff.Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board as required.Responsible to pursue personal and professional growth development.Responsible in remaining current and up-to-date in all matters pertaining to financial and business operations of the district.Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and interpretation of policies, regulation and procedures as they pertain to the position.Responsible for assisting the administrative team in the research, training, interpretation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of identified financial and support issues.Supports Administrative Team decisions, to the public and staff.Responsible for performing other job related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.Interprets and executes the intent of Board policy pertaining to Business Services.Supports Board policy and actions to the public and staff.Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board as required.Physical EffortRepetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Business ServicesReports To: Superintendent Supervises: Department personnelClassification: Certified Status: Full-timeFLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: YesWork Year: 12 months Salary: See lhusd.org websiteQualifications Any Combination equivalent to:Master's degree in finance, business, accounting, or public administration or CPA preferred.Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, public administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in public school district auditing, budgeting, payroll and administration orThe equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position. Increasingly responsible experience in public accounting or public school business administration with at least four (4) years at a management level in a complex computerized environment.Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public school auditing, business administration.IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public SafetyFunction To provide strategic financial leadership and stewardship of all fiscal operations of the district, ensuring alignment with the district's mission, goals, and legal compliance.Responsibilities and RequirementsFINANCIAL LEADERSHIP AND BUDGETING Develops, manages, and monitors the district's annual budget in compliance with state and federal requirementsProvides timely financial forecasts, analysis, and reporting to the Superintendent, Governing Board, and stakeholdersOversees and implements budget procedures ensuring site-level input and transparencyACCOUNTING AND AUDITING Supervises all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and receivablesEnsures timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with auditing standardsOversees the investment and safeguarding of district fundsPROCUREMENT, INVENTORY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Ensures all purchasing procedures comply with state procurement laws and district policyOversees warehousing, inventory systems, and distribution of district materialsManages risk mitigation efforts, including insurance coverage and asset protectionPlans, implements, and manages all district insurance programs, including liability, property, and employee coverageManages district-owned real estate and related financial considerations, including leasing, acquisitions, and property complianceFACILITIES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS Oversees fiscal planning and financial oversight of facility maintenance and capital improvementsCoordinates financial aspects of construction, bond, and capital projects in conjunction with operations staffSUPPORT SERVICES OVERSIGHT Provides fiscal oversight for food service, transportation, and other operational departmentsPartners with support service departments to align operational goals with financial planningSTAFF PERSONNEL Responsible for recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of assigned business services staffPromotes professional development and cross-training within the departmentGOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING Supports and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board on fiscal policy and long-range planningAttends Governing Board meetings, prepares financial documents, and presents information as neededUpholds Board policies and supports board decisions to staff and the publicPROFESSIONAL GROWTH Responsible to pursue personal and professional growth development.Responsible in remaining current and up to date in all matters pertaining to financial and business operations of the district.ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and interpretation of policies, regulation and procedures as they pertain to the position.Responsible for assisting the administrative team in the research, training, interpretation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of identified financial and support issues.Supports Administrative Team decisions, to the public and staff.Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNING BOARD Interprets and executes the intent of Board policy pertaining to Business Services.Supports Board policy and actions to the public and staff.Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board as required.PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Responsible to pursue personal and professional growth development.Responsible in remaining current and up-to-date in all matters pertaining to financial and business operations of the district.ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and interpretation of policies, regulation and procedures as they pertain to the position.Responsible for assisting the administrative team in the research, training, interpretation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of identified financial and support issues.Supports Administrative Team decisions, to the public and staff.Responsible for performing other job related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNING BOARD Interprets and executes the intent of Board policy pertaining to Business Services.Supports Board policy and actions to the public and staff.Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board as required.Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical EffortRepetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.EEOCLake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr