Chief Finance Officer

Bardstown Independent School

Central Office

• Bardstown, Kentucky This job is also posted in Bardstown City Schools
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5918813

Application Deadline:

Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Chief Finance Officer

BASIC FUNCTION

Administers the accounting, payroll, and tax collection functions of the school district in such a way as to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and rules as adopted by the Board, the state, or other governmental agency.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Directs the records and control of receipts and expenditures under the limitations set forth in the Board's approved budget and according to rules set forth by funding sources.
• Directs the preparation of periodic financial reports, claims for reimbursement, and the publication of reports as required by law or regulation.
• Directs the accounting and record keeping in the Payroll Department.
• Directs the collection of such taxes as approved by the Board.
• Directs the issuance retirement of bonded indebtedness as approved by the Board.
• Prepares the budget.
• Disseminates procedures for school activity fund accounting.
• Supervises records and reporting of Trust Funds.
• Establishes and maintains a division training program to improve employee performance.
• Ensures that tax rates are established per Kentucky Department of Education requirements.
• Presents annual tax levy to Board, interprets and assures compliance with tax statutes.
• Analyzes and reviews financial management reports and data; researches management problems and develops solutions.
• Works to prepare reports and analysis in support of budgeting, bond issuances, project management, and other areas to ensure sound business and financial practices.
• Responsible for MUNIS system security function and serves as system custodian and monitors compliance with district security objectives.
• Works to maintain effective district-community relations and interprets the district's financial concerns for the community.
• Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all Funds.
• Supervises storage and distribution of department supplies and equipment.
• Arranges internal audits of all central office and school accounts.
• Recommends new accounting methods, as desirable and necessary.
• Coordinates staff development allocations for school staff.
• Oversees school-based management budget development.
• Coordinates staffing formulas.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Practices, policies and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: budget preparation and control, generally accepted budgeting, accounting and auditing, principles, standards and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management.
• Computer applications and MUNIS.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Personnel requirements of the District.

ABILITY TO

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control a large group of functional units and management and professional-level subordinates involved in highly complex activities.
• Prepare, communicate, and deliver presentations both orally and in writing.
• Coordinate and monitor the District's financial system.
• Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies.
• Perform professional and technical budgetary, statistical, and accounting functions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Use financial computer programs efficiently.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• To motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations
• Use time efficiently
• Ability to plan effectively
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Certified Public Accountant certification or Masters in Business Administration and five years of professional experience in a business office setting with at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred but not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education classes every two years that have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Insurability by the District's carrier
  

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required