Chief Financial Officer
Company: Federal Way Public Schools
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: January 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Cabinet & Executive Director/ Cabinet Level Position
1/10/2023
Educational Service Center
8.0 Hours Per Day
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
260.00
SALARY: - $189,088 (Non-negotiable)
SUMMARY: The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) serves as an executive
cabinet team member who reports directly to the superintendent and
serves as an advisor to the Superintendent and District leadership
team on the vision, leadership, design and implementation of the
assigned responsibilities with a steadfast focus on accomplishing
the goals within the strategic plan and must be a leader for equity
and anti-racism. A key function of this position is to effectively
use budgeting best practice to support all buildings in achieving
established accountability targets for student achievement.
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As a leader of the Department of Business Services, the CFO must
work effectively with District leadership team and department
leaders to provide advice, resources, excellent customer service in
the planning and development of budgets to meet the needs of the
district.
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Areas of leadership include purchasing, grants management, ASB,
payroll, benefits and enrollment projection and reporting; oversee
the acquisition and financing of real property; assist with the
development of levy and bond issues; directly supervises and
evaluates Business Services, Transportation and Nutrition Services
management staff; ensures compliance with federal, state and local
rules and regulations concerning the financial operations of the
district; prepare short and long range financial forecasts; prepare
and/or supervise the preparation of all federal, state and district
financial reports and supervises district staff supporting federal
and state financial audits, and leads related departmental software
implementation and training
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be
representative, not exhaustive, and incumbents are expected to
perform all duties as assigned or directed. Some incumbents may not
perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties
may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions, consistent with applicable law.
Provides Leadership and Vision:
Directs Business Services Resources
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration,
or related field. -
Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in business
management in an educational environment, including management of
organizational budget preparation.
Any combination of education, experience, and training that provide
the incumbent or applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability
required to perform the work, as determined by the district, may
substitute for the minimum qualifications set forth above.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in related field
Proven successful experience in serving as an executive
cabinet-level administrator in urban public education
Proven successful experience in implementing, managing, and
directing a variety of large-scale finance related programs and/or
operations in an urban school district
Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse public school
district
Exceptional background in all areas related to the department's
function
Experience in contract negotiations
Relevant risk management experience
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance and
automobile available for use
Must be willing to attend evening and weekend meetings
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KNOWLEDGE OF:
Washington education codes
Washington state funding systems
Budget and accounting practices
Financial systems and related terminology
Enrollment projection methods
Benefits, Workers Compensation and risk management
Contract requirements and specifications
Budget development
Financial forecasting
Federal and State legislation and regulations that apply to school
business management
Functions and operations of a large public school district
Best practices in school finance, budgeting, accounting, purchasing
and payroll
School District policies
Union contracts and negotiations
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ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, and administer assigned areas of responsibility
Administer assigned budgets and allocate funds
Demonstrate leadership qualities and utilize motivational
techniques and strategies in the development of an operational mode
that is cost effective
Operate technology hardware and software necessary to perform
assigned duties/responsibilities
Write/present in a clear and concise manner for broad public appeal
and interpretation
Coordinate and supervise the work of others
Analyze complex situations and synthesize diverse information
carefully and adopt an effective course of action
Interpret, apply, and explain administrative and board policies,
laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements that
pertain to areas of responsibility
Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet multiple schedules and
deadlines, and manage simultaneous tasks, with many
interruptions
Work independently with minimum direction and supervision; work
under pressure
Understand, analyze, and prepare comprehensive, narrative and
statistical reports
Use effective customer service skills to establish and maintain
cooperative and effective working relationships in a multicultural
and multiracial community of district personnel, community members,
and external companies and agencies in the course of performing
assigned duties
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: -
This position is evaluated by and reports directly to the
Superintendent
Position supervises assigned staff, including classified
administrators and staff
Position interacts regularly with the Superintendent; Deputy
Superintendent, Executive Director for Teaching for Learning; Chief
Human Resource Officer, Chief of Communications and Strategy, ;
Executive Directors; special education and general education
directors; Program administrators; Building Administrators; Human
Resources, Business Services, Communications, and Technology
Services personnel; and administrative support staff. Position also
interacts with various other certificated and classified staff
throughout the district. Contacts with individuals outside of the
district include but are not limited to parents, students, partner
agency representatives, other school district representatives, and
outside vendors; and occasional contact with local, state and
federal government officials, outside social services
organizations, and various community groups.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL
COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this
influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural
identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes
cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and
patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for
promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each
Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." -
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even
as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will
constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, and use hands
for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling, hear and speak. The
employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, use hands for fine
manipulation, knee stand and push/pull. The employee will
occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach
overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry
up to 10 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 20 pounds.
The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 35 lbs. The
employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of
200 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly
works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The
employee regularly deals with angry and upset students, parents,
and community members. The employee must adjust to frequent
interruptions in their work schedule. Evening and weekend work may
be required. The employee may be required to travel (by car and/or
plane) to a variety of locations.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position typically works, Monday through Friday, 260 days per
year
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REPRESENTATION:
Non-Represented (Exempt)
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Cabinet level: Currently $189,088. This position includes the
following benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental vision;
sick and vacation leave, life insurance and retirement.
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CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Created: 12/2020
Updated: 5/2022
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Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as
necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details
as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the
scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills
typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All
personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal
responsibilities from time to time as needed. -
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All employment open positions are made available on a
nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age,
disability or veteran status.
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-Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the -ADA
essential -duties performed by the entire classification. They
cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible
activity and task performed by every specific employee.
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