Chief Financial Officer - Canon City, United States - Canon City Schools

Description

Position Type:
Administration/

Director of Business Services


Date Posted:
4/17/2024


Location:
District Administration


Date Available:
06/17/2024


Closing Date:
05/09/2024

Community Profile

Community Profile
"Cañon City thrives through adventurous spirit, dynamic people, innovative schools, and historic charm."

Cañon City is located at the mouth of the Royal Gorge, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, along the Arkansas River.

The Arkansas extends the entire 60-mile length of Fremont County and flows through the City of Cañon City itself. Sheltered in a beautiful valley, Cañon features a mild and hospitable year-round climate.

In fact, Cañon City is said to be in the "banana belt" of Colorado, seeing very few days of extreme weather.

Cañon is 45 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, 100 miles southwest of Denver, and 40 miles west of Pueblo.

With a total population of more than 27,000, economic activities include tourism, retail, manufacturing, a growing technology industry, healthcare, city and county government, grade school and higher education, and corrections.

Cañon City has many beautiful public spaces, a thriving historic downtown, and all the amenities typically found in larger communities.

The Cañon City School District has a reputation for being at the forefront of innovative practice and positive staff relations.

Cañon City is simply a wonderful community in which to live, work, and raise a family

For more information check our community out at


District Profile:
Total district enrollment: 3070

Total licensed staff: 304

Total classified staff: 243

Schools:

3 Elementary Schools
1 Exploratory K-8 School
1 K-8 School
1 K-8 Charter School
1 Middle School
1 High School

Purpose of the Job
This role exists to ensure the assets of the District are properly safeguarded, managed, and accounted for.

Responsibilities include managing the recording of all financial transactions with the District to include payroll, accounts payable, and investment of District assets.

Further, our Chief Financial Officer provides oversight and organization to the whole of the Business Service Department, including the management of employees within.

Canon City Schools strives to provide our students with a world class education, complete with state-of-the-art technology, curriculum, opportunities and outstanding instructors.

That said, the Chief Financial Officer shall work to maximize our financial efforts, think creatively about how to best serve our community, and do so while keeping the District in a solid financial position.

Position Qualifications / Skills:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

Certification:
CPA preferred, but not required.
Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations preferred, but not required.

Experience:
Three years of public sector financial management required.
Three years of successful supervisory/administrative experience required
Previous experience in the Public-School Financial Management preferred

Licenses/Certificates:
Valid Colorado Driver's License

Other Criteria:
Must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and be cleared
Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.

Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.

Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
Must complete pre-employment physical
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

Chief Financial Officer Essential Duties:
Member of the Superintendent's Advisory Council.
Member of District Administrative Leadership Team.
Chairperson of the district budget review committee.
Member of the Fremont Schools Facilities Corporation (FSFC), to include serving as Treasurer.
Member of the Canon City Educational Opportunity for Excellence (CCEOE), to include serving as Treasurer.
Directs/supervises the district's data processing functions.
Administers the organization and conduct of school elections.
Serves, as assigned, on district, community, or other committees or task forces.

Understands and reports on how district data is stored, processed and transmitted by the district and by third-party Agents of the district.

Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data.
Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
Other duties as assigned.


Business and Accounting:

Administers the district accounting and money management system, including investments, in compliance with state and federal guidelines and good accounting practices.

Directs and supervises the development of appropriate monthly financial information and quarterly revenue and expenditure listings for the Board of Education.

Assures appropriate accounting and purchasing procedures are maintained for all local, federal, and state funds and grants.
Supervises the district's purchasing procedures ensuring opportunity for local vendors and suppliers to participate.
Supervises the storage and distribution of equipment, supplies, furniture, and materials in compliance with Board policy.
Administers the process for maintaining an inventory of real and personal property as specified in Board policy.
Administers the district's insurance and retirement benefits program.
Administers the district's workers compensation as well as property and liability insurance program.


Budget and Planning:

Develops annual budget for all district local, state, and federal funds in accordance with established guidelines and approves expenditures within budget guidelines.

Develops annually a three-year projection of revenue.
In cooperation with the Director of Human Resources, jointly makes student projections to create the budget.
Legislative liaison for school related legislation with emphasis in school finance.


Audit:

Lead and manage the district audit process, including coordination with external auditors, preparation of audit schedules, and facilitating audit fieldwork.

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), government regulations, and district policies throughout the audit process.
Review audit findings, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to address deficiencies.
Implement audit recommendations and improve financial controls.


Personnel:
In cooperation with the Director of Human Resources, make recommendations concerning classified personnel under his/her supervision.
Evaluates staff that she/he directly supervises.
Provides financial information when staffing of personnel in the building and district is being planned.
Serving on the annual compensation negotiations with the certified and classified employee associations.

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of community groups and organizations.
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a leadership team.
Working knowledge of laws related to Human Resources.
Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Ability to present information effectively, both orally and in written communication.

Ability to inspire, motivate, guide and direct staff in setting and achieving the highest standards of educational excellence for the District and individual schools.

Possess good health, neat appearance and pleasing personality.
Ability to work in harmony with other employees.
Ability to supervise employees and complete assigned work.
Must be bondable in an amount acceptable to the Board of Education.
Knowledge of state budget law and public meeting law
Knowledge of financial administration including principles, methods and procedures of accounting, budgeting, investing, debt issuance, financial forecasting and analysis, purchasing, billing and collections, cashiering, and financial systems development
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards (GAGAS)
Knowledge of theory, principle, practices and techniques of public administration including budgeting, financial planning and management, and procurement law
Knowledge of school finance mechanisms, and the fiscal requirements relating to federal and state education programs
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Knowledge of business systems management and principles
Skills in consensus building and conflict resolution
Skill in managing projects and providing leadership and direction toward a common objective
Skill in directing professional technical and administrative support staff
Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions
Ability to think strategically and develop both short and long-term plans to meet and objective
Ability to develop and administer department goals, objectives, and procedures
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
Ability to collect and interpret complex information to analyze a problem, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to present technical information and data in an effective manner and prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses
Ability to oversee the preparation and administration of the District's budgets and preparation of financial reports
Ability to participate in the design and implementation of new accounting, budgetary, and related financial systems including development and implementation of operating procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with financial and business communities, staff, board members, committee members, public officials, and the general public


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, direct, and evaluate activities in the Business Services Department. This includes completing the annual evaluation cycle for the Accounting Manager and Accounting Assistant in the department.
The ability to help resolve conflict amongst employees if/when it occurs.
Compensation

Salary Range:
$92,491 - $114,689 (Director I Salary Schedule, based on qualifications and experience)
Contract Terms

240 days per year
20 Vacation days
10 Sick Leave days
12 Paid Holidays
All school breaks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring, honored
Timelines


Posting:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Application Deadline: 4:30 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024

Screening:
Friday, May 10, 2024

Tentative Interview Date:
Monday, May 20, 2024

Beginning date:
June 17th or as soon as mutually agreed upon

Application Process
Complete an online application through the District website at

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Only complete applications will be considered.

Applications must include a thorough history of previous work experience and all the following documents electronically attached:

Cover Letter
Current résumé
Copy of Colorado Administrator license if applicable
Copies of college transcripts
At least three (3) current letters of recommendation dated within the past year
Contact Information

Jamie Davis
Director of Human Resources
101 North 14

th

St.
Cañon City, CO. 81212

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously.

If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to:
Ms.

Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone:
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The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district students and parents: Director of Special Services 101 N.

14th Cañon City, CO

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Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please visit the Human Resources link at

to access the form or see policy AC-E-2.

Postings current as of 4/28/2024 12:01:28 AM CST.
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