Job Description:

Position Title:            Chief Financial Officer (CFO)               Location:                    Business Services
Reports To:                Superintendent                                     Supervises:                Department personnel
Classification:            Certified                                               Status:                        Full-time
FLSA Status:              Exempt                                                 Benefit Eligible:         Yes
Work Year:                 12 months                                             Salary:                        See lhusd.org website  
Qualifications

• 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 or
• The 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 Safety

Function

• 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 Requirements
    FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP AND BUDGETING

• Develops, manages, and monitors the district’s annual budget in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Provides timely financial forecasts, analysis, and reporting to the Superintendent, Governing Board, and stakeholders
• Oversees and implements budget procedures ensuring site-level input and transparency

   ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

• Supervises all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and receivables
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with auditing standards
• Oversees the investment and safeguarding of district funds

   PROCUREMENT, INVENTORY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Ensures all purchasing procedures comply with state procurement laws and district policy
• Oversees warehousing, inventory systems, and distribution of district materials
• Manages risk mitigation efforts, including insurance coverage and asset protection
• Plans, implements, and manages all district insurance programs, including liability, property, and employee coverage
• Manages district-owned real estate and related financial considerations, including leasing, acquisitions, and property compliance

   FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS 

• Oversees fiscal planning and financial oversight of facility maintenance and capital improvements
• Coordinates financial aspects of construction, bond, and capital projects in conjunction with operations staff

   SUPPORT SERVICES OVERSIGHT 

• Provides fiscal oversight for food service, transportation, and other operational departments
• Partners with support service departments to align operational goals with financial planning

   STAFF PERSONNEL

• Responsible for recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of assigned business services staff
• Promotes professional development and cross-training within the department

   GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Supports and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board on fiscal policy and long-range planning
• Attends Governing Board meetings, prepares financial documents, and presents information as needed
• Upholds Board policies and supports board decisions to staff and the public

  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.

   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 Effort
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEOC
Lake 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.