Chief Financial Officer | 200k - 219k | Full Medical Benefits, Pension, and more!

$200,000 - $219,000/Yr

Portland Public Schools, ME - Portland, OR

Full-time - Executive

Portland, OR

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Portland Public Schools (PPS) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of financial services, including General Ledger Accounting, Grant Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Budgeting, Payroll, Financial Systems, and Purchasing & Contracting. The CFO will guide the Finance team in building strong relationships across the organization and ensure effective management and reporting of district funds to support the strategic vision of PPS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial expert/consultant to the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
• Engage with community members and media to articulate the District's fiscal policies.
• Lead and inspire the Financial Services team in delivering financial processes and support.
• Direct staff in analysis, measurement, and reporting of financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
• Oversee the development and preparation of the annual budget for the District.
• Provide strategic expertise regarding division activities and recommend actions.
• Prepare materials for compliance and support requested actions, including GASB financial statements.
• Consult for collective bargaining negotiations and advise on financial impacts.
• Monitor financial and strategic planning to assure fiscal integrity.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Certification as a CPA, CMA, or CGFM is required.
• Ten (10) or more years of Finance, Accounting, or Contract Management experience.
• At least three years in a senior administrative management capacity overseeing multiple financial operations.
• A minimum of three years working in a large public sector environment or with a medium to large private sector employer (3,000+ employees).
• Five (5) or more years leading and managing teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working and/or consulting in a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to influence and develop strong working relationships with multiple partners.
• Commitment to leading, coaching, and guiding organizational change for diversity.
• Strategic thinking capability paired with the ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams and mentor personnel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• PERS plan