Chief Financial Officer

3 days ago


Golden, Colorado, United States Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller of Finance and Accounting to join our team at Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado. As a key member of our Financial Services division, you will be responsible for leading the team of professionals responsible for accounting, grants management, audit, internal audit, accounts payable, and financial reporting within the district.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, modify, interpret, and implement financial policies and procedures inclusive of internal controls aligned to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of periodic financial reports that transparently present the district's financial status; including departmental and business unit analysis to identify variances against budget and concerning trends that should be closely monitored by the district.
  • Serve as primary contact and coordinator for the district's annual independent financial audit and lead preparation of all statements, notes, and management discussion; and analysis and transmittal letters necessary to complete and contextualize this audit, consistent with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and guidance.
  • Lead the preparation and presentation of agendas and materials for the district's Audit Oversight Committee (AOC) which meets approximately four times annually.
  • Support the CFO and/or directly present financial and audit reporting necessary for the Financial Oversight Committee (FOC), Board of Education (BOE), and Capital Asset Advisory Committee (CAAC), all of which meet periodically throughout the fiscal year.
  • Oversee grants management, including financial reporting and tracking; completion of the annual single audit; submissions through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) data pipeline; and general compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, and district policy and procedures pertaining to grants.
  • Lead the team's work to liaise with charter schools to meet financial reporting requirements, pass through funding to these schools, and monitor their financial sustainability. Provide financial review of all Charter applications and renewals for the district and defend positions at State Board level when needed.
  • Direct functional processes and transactional management within the district's enterprise resource planning software and PeopleSoft; including evaluating the financial software and recommending enhancements or changes in coordination with the district's information technology department.
  • Responsible for the internal controls' framework and procedures. Review internal audit reports for compliance and policy enforcement of financial controls. Identify areas of risk that can be mitigated by in-person training, training aides, or sent through internal communication channels. Work with employee relations to reduce legal issues and/or provide attention to legal issues.
  • Oversee the efficient and effective issuance of payments against invoices; as conducted through the accounts payable team, ensuring this team adheres to and guides appropriate approval processes as stipulated in the financial policies and procedures and/or internal controls of the district.
  • Guide accurate fixed asset accounting.
  • Serve as a permanent member for CDE's Financial Policy & Procedures (FPP) advisory council and represent the district's interest in providing guidance to CDE about school finance and management.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in administration/management. Four years of experience in governmental accounting preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required. Preferred file of study in business, accounting, or related field.
  • Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
About Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.


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