CASBO Career Center

Lafayette School District

TITLE: CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICIAL

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative Range CBO

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

Definition:

The Chief Business Official, a cabinet level position, is responsible for the fiscal, financial, and business operations of the District and reports directly to the Superintendent. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, manage, and direct the activities and operations of all Business Services to include attendance, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and reprographics.
• Prepare and monitor the District budget and all other funds and programs consistent with all laws and regulations.
• Participate and advise in all labor negotiations.
• Work closely with District auditor to insure that financial records and practices conform to State, Federal, and governmental accounting standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to business office staff, including the development of procedural manuals and providing for cross training as needed and appropriate.
• Provide leadership in improving efficiency as means of containing cost.
• Provide guidance and direction to administrative personnel in fiscal management and budget control.
• Maintains up-to-date position control function for certificated, classified and management employees.
• Oversee District investments, leases, rents and other assets.
• Serve as custodian of Revolving Cash Fund (per EC 42800)
• Develop budget and financial reports for various State categorical and federal programs administered by other directors.
• Prepare financial forecasts, reports and recommendations for the Superintendent and the Governing Board.
• Represent the District as Director to the Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) for workers compensation, property and liability, and health benefits, which the District is a member of.
• Provide support in the implementation of District’s strategic plan.
• Oversee District’s risk, safety, and insurance program in coordination with maintenance and grounds staff.
• Review and approve District work order requests to insure completion of jobs and a safe workplace for employees.
• Review and approve fields and facilities use requests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and appropriate.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and present clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Lead, plan, direct, and evaluate the work of staff
• Foster, establish and maintain positive relationships with administration, staff, and the public

Knowledge of:

• Managing district assets and investments
• Accounting, payroll procedures, purchasing and cost accounting
• Computer systems and software like Excel and Word
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, procedures and policies related to school finance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in public school fiscal services
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Employment Requirements:

• Fingerprints
• TB test
• Valid California driver’s license