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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employer
Baltimore County Public Schools
Location
Towson, MD
Closing date
Nov 29, 2021

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Position Type: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)Date Posted: 10/29/2021Location: GREENWOOD ADM BLDG/SUPER+STAFF (098901)Closing Date: Open Until FilledBALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) REPORTS TO: Superintendent DEFINITION: Leads the Financial Services Division in implementing best practices in public sector financial management and planning. Administers both operational and programmatic support to Baltimore County Public Schools to ensure short and long term prudent fiscal operations including management of all assets and liabilities. Acts as the spokesperson for BCPS on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and securing new funding. Manages and provides oversight for all financial and related services ensuring they align with Baltimore County Public School's strategic plan and long-range goals. Collaborates with the Superintendent and Cabinet to lead the budget process and communicate with all stakeholders. Administers the distribution of financial resources in accordance with allocations determined by the state and approved by the Board of Education. Performs other duties as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Leads the strategic plan goals regarding effective and efficient financial operations to ensure proper stewardship, equitable allocation of resources, and performance monitoring. Serves as a member of the Superintendent's leadership team and acts as Superintendent's designee in division-wide financial matters. Executes an annual budget process that communicates the needs identified by the Superintendent, Cabinet, and Board of Education that results in approval of the required funding. Supervises major functions of the Financial Services Division including Accounting Services, Payroll, Grants and Awards Accounting, Purchasing, Insurance, and Budget. Leads the Financial Services Division in fiscal planning and management in development and implementation of appropriate regulations, monitoring processes, and internal audit procedures. Prepares and presents long-range financial plans and forecasts and communicates fiscal matters to the Board of Education and community. Establishes policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local statute to ensure strong internal controls. Provides useful, timely financial reports to convey information to the School Board and division program managers on a regular basis. Directs the budgeting, accounting and reporting of all funds (eg, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses) in compliance with school system policies, and federal, state, and local regulations and requirements. Directs the funding development of capital improvement and bonding. Assess the financial impact of legislation, ballot measures, and negotiations, and participate in bargaining negotiations. Evaluates staff as assigned. Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of successful experience in business management with responsibilities in financial accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and finance in full-service school system with annual large dollar budget. Major education emphasis in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance in school system or public agency with annual large-dollar budget. Experience in a diverse workplace. Licenses and Certificates: Maryland certification endorsed for Administrator II or School Business Official. Possession of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills. Demonstration of strong leadership and management skills. Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of public school operations, development of a public budget, and understanding of the interaction of the various departments within a school division. Working knowledge of automated payroll, accounting, and budgeting systems. Thorough knowledge of accounting, budget, and finance operations. Extensive knowledge of Maryland Model Procurement Laws, Maryland School Laws, and school system procedures and guidelines and ability to effectively interpret and communicate those laws. Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications. Knowledge of presentation software applications. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the Board of Education, school personnel, senior leadership, parents, government agencies, and members of the community. Effective communication skills. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Work of this class involves travel to sites throughout Baltimore County. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors.Please note that BCPS currently has a vaccine requirement for all individuals conducting work on behalf of BCPS. FLSA: ExemptEligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System. This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers. Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).Contact Information Homer L. McCall, II Director of Staffing 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-7874 Fax: 410-296-0568 Email: mccall@bcps.org

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