CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (2226) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Plans, directs, and supervises all business, financial, and procurement and contract services of the District and coordinates these services with the personnel and instructional programs and services of the District.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Plans, directs, and supervises all business, financial, and procurement & contract services of the Glendale Unified School District and coordinates these services with the personnel and instructional programs and services of the District.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Administrative direction is provided by the Superintendent.
General direction is exercised over the Business Services Office, the Director, Procurement & Contract Services; the Director, Financial Services; the Financial Analyst; and the Director, Educational Technology and Information Services.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Formulates and recommends to the Superintendent for approval or submission to the Board of Education, policies governing the operation and control of the Division of Business Services.
Establishes and oversees implementation of operating objectives, within the framework of approved policy, for each of the administrative services to ensure their effective support to the educational functions of the District.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Division of Business Services, including transportation, information and technology, risk management and insurance programs, budgeting, accounting, and financial reports.
Develops and issues standards, procedures and operating instructions governing the business, financial and operational services of the Division of Business Services.
Assists the Superintendent, as directed, in presenting the programs and needs of the Division of Business Services to the Board of Education and to County and State officials.
Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the administrative support services of the school system; supervises the development of long and short-range plans for the Division of Business Services and submits reports periodically to the Superintendent on accomplishments and future activities of the Division of Business Services.
Directs the development of budgetary procedures, systems of budgetary review and expenditures control, and budgetary presentation methods to explain the District budget to the Superintendent, the Board of Education, and appropriate County and other government officials for approval.
Provides leadership for a positive financial management control operation to the extent permitted by the Education Code and other external rules and procedures; establishes a sound basis for professional management of all income and expenditures of the District; and installs and maintains appropriate expense reduction programs in functions and services of the Division of Business Services where the need is determined.
Reviews, approves, and submits to the Superintendent, through the Superintendent's Cabinet, budgets for schools, officials, divisions and departments.
Officially supervises the preparation and submission of all necessary financial and other reports required for reimbursement to the District of monies from appropriate Federal, State, County, and Local government agencies.
Directs the development and maintenance of systems and procedures, including accurate and efficient forms design and control of paperwork flow and equipment, for all functions and services of the Division of Business Services.
Develops an effective organization structure for the Division of Business Services and recommends modifications, which will result in better administrative support services; recommends the appointment, transfer, and reassignment of departments in the Division of Business Services.
Compiles and furnishes vital statistics on attendance and other matters as requested.
Supervises District's self-insurance programs and serves as District representative on Joint Powers Agency Board of West San Gabriel Valley Property and Liability JPA.
Supervises District's utilization and disposition of surplus properties.
Reviews and recommends action on personnel matters within the Business Services Division.
Participates on the management team in negotiations with both classified and certificated associations and advises on all financial aspects of contract negotiations.
Serves on the Superintendent's Cabinet.
Other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education:
Master's degree in business or educational administration preferred; training in the broad aspects of school and/or governmental administration with emphasis on school business administration and school finance; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying.
Experience:
Successful high-level experience in a school district or equivalent public or private organization.
Personal Characteristics:
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills while working effectively with staff and the public.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured and maintain vehicle liability and property damage insurance.
03/1993 - Driver's License/Insurability
04/2002 - Revision to Class Description
04/2006 - Revision to Class Description
09/09/2014 - Revision to Class Description
06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive (Classified Management) No online application process through EDJOIN. Applications must be filed on the GUSD web site: www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment: Current Opportunities Note: The complete list of qualifications, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions. Education: Master's degree in business or educational administration preferred; training in the broad aspects of school and/or governmental administration with emphasis on school business administration and school finance; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. Experience: Successful high-level experience in a school district or equivalent public or private organization. Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills while working effectively with staff and the public. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured and maintain vehicle liability and property damage insurance.
Tentative Selection Timeline: Application deadline: 5/10/22 Completion of paper screening: 5/11/22 Planned candidate interviews: 5/16/22 Planned final interviews: 5/18/22 Appointment by the Board: 6/14/22 Tentative start date: 7/01/22 Applications must be filed on the GUSD web site: www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment: Current Opportunities For more information, please contact Dr. Darneika Watson, Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1259. Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of COVID vaccination and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. The Glendale Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis as prohibited by law, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion (creed), sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity, or gender expression), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military (veteran) status, in any of our activities or operations. The District supports diversity in our work and school environments, and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants with disabilities who may require an accommodation to fully participate in the application process are invited to contact the Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1259.
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive (Classified Management) No online application process through EDJOIN. Applications must be filed on the GUSD web site: www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment: Current Opportunities Note: The complete list of qualifications, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions. Education: Master's degree in business or educational administration preferred; training in the broad aspects of school and/or governmental administration with emphasis on school business administration and school finance; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. Experience: Successful high-level experience in a school district or equivalent public or private organization. Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills while working effectively with staff and the public. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured and maintain vehicle liability and property damage insurance.
Tentative Selection Timeline: Application deadline: 5/10/22 Completion of paper screening: 5/11/22 Planned candidate interviews: 5/16/22 Planned final interviews: 5/18/22 Appointment by the Board: 6/14/22 Tentative start date: 7/01/22 Applications must be filed on the GUSD web site: www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment: Current Opportunities For more information, please contact Dr. Darneika Watson, Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1259. Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of COVID vaccination and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. The Glendale Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis as prohibited by law, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion (creed), sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity, or gender expression), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military (veteran) status, in any of our activities or operations. The District supports diversity in our work and school environments, and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants with disabilities who may require an accommodation to fully participate in the application process are invited to contact the Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1259.
Application Deadline
5/10/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/20/2022
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$193,926.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time