Chief Business Official (CBO) at Robla Elementary
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two or more years of increasingly responsible experience in school and/or governmental accounting field.
- Management experience preferable.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field required.
- Graduate degree, CPA license and/or CASBO certification preferred.
- Ability to work as a team member with staff, parents and community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements the philosophy, goals, objectives and policies of the District as adopted by the Board of Trustees/Management Staff and advises the Superintendent on business responsibilities and liabilities of the District
- Ensures the District is in full compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations as related to fiscal operations
- Follow and apply the GAAP and GASB principles and best practices in all fiscal aspects of District operations
- Prepares and develops plans for immediate and long-range financial needs of the District
- Designs and maintains all aspects of fiscal operations of the District, including budget development, purchasing, contracts and bids, cash flow and other operations related to the fiscal policies
- Provides for audit of District and school accounts
- Plans and directs budget control procedures, prepares journal entries and budget revisions
- Directs the District’s property and liability insurance programs
- Oversees the Business Office, supervises, trains and evaluates business service staff
- Assists Superintendent in all fiscal aspects of bargaining unit negotiations
- Coordinates and maintains the District inventory system and the disposition of obsolete and surplus equipment
- Establishes and maintains effective, cooperative relationships with all those contacted in performance of duties
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications and all required documents are to be submitted through EdJoin Questions may be referred to: Nichol Sullivan, Chief of Personnel jobs@robla.k12.ca.us or (916) 649-5205 Please submit an EdJoin Classified Management Application, Resume, College Degree or Transcripts (copies accepted), three Letters of Recommendation (required) and any other supporting documents (optional). First round of interviews will be held during the week of November 9th, 2026.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications and all required documents are to be submitted through EdJoin Questions may be referred to: Nichol Sullivan, Chief of Personnel jobs@robla.k12.ca.us or (916) 649-5205 Please submit an EdJoin Classified Management Application, Resume, College Degree or Transcripts (copies accepted), three Letters of Recommendation (required) and any other supporting documents (optional). First round of interviews will be held during the week of November 9th, 2026.
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, business administration, governmental accounting/finance or related field (required)
• Minimum of five years of experience in a management level position (required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or CASBO CBO Certification (preferred)
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Laws and regulations governing public school finance, including budget, accounting and fiscal reports, principles and practices of school accounting, accounting and fiscal analysis techniques, audit standards and fiscal controls, theory and practice of modern school business management;
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of facility maintenance, operations, remodeling and construction;
• State and federal laws and regulations related to public funds investment, debt administration and developer fee collections;
• Procedures for capital facilities and state school building funds payment and lease-purchasing accounting;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others in the performance of required duties; communicate clearly (oral and written); supervise staff in Business, Child Nutrition Services, Maintenance & Operations and Transportation
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As an executive leader, the CBO serves as a strategic advisor and implements the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of the District as adopted by the Board of Trustees and management staff; carries a student-centered focus in all aspects of resource allocation.
• Ensure the District is in full compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations as related to the fiscal operations of the District.
• Assists Superintendent in all fiscal aspects of bargaining unit negotiations in collaboration with the Chief of Personnel.
• Prepares and develops plans for immediate and long-range financial needs of the District, then clearly communicates these plans with the Superintendent and/or Board.
• Provides for audit of District and school accounts.
• Directs the District’s property and liability insurance programs.
• Provides leadership in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and long-range planning of District real property and facilities, and advises the Superintendent and Board regarding facility needs, financing options, and long-term capital improvement priorities.
• Administers the facility development programs including quantifying financial need, determining and developing demographic data, and supervising the work of architects and other consultants.
• Effectively coordinates and supervises the alteration, rehabilitation and/or construction of school facilities in conjunction with architects and other planning consultants in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Board.
• Participates in the District emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, disaster response, and recovery planning, particularly as related to fiscal, facilities, transportation, food services, maintenance, and other essential District operations.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
CONDITIONS:
• 40 hours per week, 245 work days per year
• 17 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 15 Vacation Days, plus 12 Sick Days
• Salary Current – In accordance with placement on the District adopted salary schedule $128,584 to $157,093 (ten steps)
• Salary Effective 1/1/2027 – District adopted salary schedule $143,590 to $175,426 (reflects 11.67% mid-year increase)
• Health and Welfare Benefits – Attractive Package with an annual district contribution of $15,420
• Position Location: District Office but travel to all school sites will be required to perform duties
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, business administration, governmental accounting/finance or related field (required)
• Minimum of five years of experience in a management level position (required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or CASBO CBO Certification (preferred)
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Laws and regulations governing public school finance, including budget, accounting and fiscal reports, principles and practices of school accounting, accounting and fiscal analysis techniques, audit standards and fiscal controls, theory and practice of modern school business management;
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of facility maintenance, operations, remodeling and construction;
• State and federal laws and regulations related to public funds investment, debt administration and developer fee collections;
• Procedures for capital facilities and state school building funds payment and lease-purchasing accounting;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others in the performance of required duties; communicate clearly (oral and written); supervise staff in Business, Child Nutrition Services, Maintenance & Operations and Transportation
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As an executive leader, the CBO serves as a strategic advisor and implements the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of the District as adopted by the Board of Trustees and management staff; carries a student-centered focus in all aspects of resource allocation.
• Ensure the District is in full compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations as related to the fiscal operations of the District.
• Assists Superintendent in all fiscal aspects of bargaining unit negotiations in collaboration with the Chief of Personnel.
• Prepares and develops plans for immediate and long-range financial needs of the District, then clearly communicates these plans with the Superintendent and/or Board.
• Provides for audit of District and school accounts.
• Directs the District’s property and liability insurance programs.
• Provides leadership in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and long-range planning of District real property and facilities, and advises the Superintendent and Board regarding facility needs, financing options, and long-term capital improvement priorities.
• Administers the facility development programs including quantifying financial need, determining and developing demographic data, and supervising the work of architects and other consultants.
• Effectively coordinates and supervises the alteration, rehabilitation and/or construction of school facilities in conjunction with architects and other planning consultants in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Board.
• Participates in the District emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, disaster response, and recovery planning, particularly as related to fiscal, facilities, transportation, food services, maintenance, and other essential District operations.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
CONDITIONS:
• 40 hours per week, 245 work days per year
• 17 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 15 Vacation Days, plus 12 Sick Days
• Salary Current – In accordance with placement on the District adopted salary schedule $128,584 to $157,093 (ten steps)
• Salary Effective 1/1/2027 – District adopted salary schedule $143,590 to $175,426 (reflects 11.67% mid-year increase)
• Health and Welfare Benefits – Attractive Package with an annual district contribution of $15,420
• Position Location: District Office but travel to all school sites will be required to perform duties