Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) (601Y) [231]

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO)

JOB CODE: 601Y

DIVISION: Financial Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Senior Executive Director Level

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Financial Officer

WORKDAYS: 231

Chief Financial Officer

PAY GRADE: Senior Executive Director Level

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in the United States, serving over 103,000 students, 112 schools, over 18,000 employees and a $1B annual general fund budget.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assists the Chief Financial Officer in directing all Finance Operations for the Cobb County School District.

REVISION DATES: 6/26

Educational Level: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Accounting, or related field required; master's degree preferred

Certification/License Required: N/A

5 years accounting experience; Supervisory experience required

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; accounting, financial management; strong leadership and interpersonal skills; planning and organizational abilities

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Provides leadership, direction and supervision for all Financial Services Division Departments which include the functions of Budget, Payroll, Accounting, Cash Management and Investments, Local School Accounting, Accounts Payable, Internal Compliance and Capital Projects Accounting.

Develops goals for all Financial Services Division departments to improve staff performance and department processes.

Prepares, reads and interprets financial reports, spreadsheets and related material.

Attends School Board meetings to assist the CFO in providing information regarding Finance.

Coordinates, monitors and supervises financial projects which are implemented to improve school district business processes, financial processes/operations and internal controls/financial procedures.

Identifies district procedural strengths and weaknesses in central office and school operations; presents recommendations for improvement to administration; identifies needed improvements in operational efficiency and business practices in central office departments and school operations; presents recommendations to Chief Financial Officer for approval and direction.

Develops, reviews and approves financial processes and procedures.

Coordinates and presents senior level financial analysis & participates in the decision-making process.

Conducts administrative financial training throughout the District as needed; performs special projects at the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

Oversees implementation/project management of software and programming improvements to increase operational effectiveness within the district and financial services.

Attends professional seminars and reviews technical literature to stay abreast of Finance, Business, Accounting and Technology areas.

Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and exercises professional judgment in all matters of Financial Administration.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

OTHER INFORMATION: The Deputy Chief Financial Officer has important responsibilities in the school community. As such, the actions of this position are potentially subject to a high degree of public and community scrutiny and must always reflect the efficient and effective use of resources. The candidate must demonstrate operational and financial acumen and deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, various groups and organizations, and a diverse community.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The following supporting documents must be uploaded via the CCSD Applicant Tracking Application System. Applications for this position will not be considered if all documents are not uploaded.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Most Recent Summative or Annual Evaluation