Description

Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Superintendent

Salary Range: $137,317 - $165,984

Position Summary

The Harrisburg School District is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for directing and managing all financial operations of the District, including budgeting, accounting, financial planning, risk management, compliance, grants administration, and financial reporting.

As a key member of the Superintendent's leadership team, the CFO will provide strategic guidance to support the District's financial stability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the financial and operational directives of the Amended Act 141 Recovery Plan while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Education, Finance, or a related field required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing organizational budgets of at least $80 million to $100 million.
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience.
Extensive experience in grant management, procurement, and compliance.

Administration

Harrisburg School District

Harrisburg City School District is a regular school district located in Dauphin County with 12 schools, 392 teachers and 5,858 students. Total Revenue is $185,629,000 and is trending up. Harrisburg City School District spends $18,606 per student per year on instruction.