CSFO of Escambia County Schools

The Escambia County Board of Education is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Chief School Financial Officer and work efficiently with the superintendent and board in building and maintaining a high-performing school system.

Desired skills and traits:

• Strong understanding of Alabama finances and applicable laws
• Knowledge and experience with NextGen software systems, preferred
• Successful governmental accounting experience
• High degree of ethics and professionalism
• Skilled in making budget-driven decisions
• Skilled in effectively leading a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator, both oral and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change
• Detailed oriented individual
• Positive attitude

Qualifications

• Ability to initiate and adapt to change
• Ability to listen and multitask
• Successful experience as a manager of budget and fiscal affairs
• Ability to work with the superintendent to meet system goals
• Ability to work with and generate support from the board
• Strong understanding of Alabama finances and applicable laws
• High degree of ethics and professionalism

Salary

The salary range for this position is $111,771 to $146,223 and is negotiable based on qualification and years of successful experience.

Search Timeline

Position open for immediate hire. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. 

AASB and the Escambia County Board of Education are equal opportunity employers and will not discriminate on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.