Chief Financial Officer

Cupertino, California, Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief Financial Officer provides leadership and oversight for the financial affairs of the District. Develops, administers, analyzes, evaluates, directs, and supervises the District’s financial operations, including budget development and monitoring, accounting, financial reporting, fiscal planning, financial compliance, revenue and expenditure management, and financial forecasting. Provides accurate and timely financial information to the Superintendent, Executive Cabinet, Board of Education, and other District leaders to support sound decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. Serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and attends meetings of the Board of Education. Provides both visionary and pragmatic financial leadership in support of the District’s Strategic Plan. Candidates will be contacted on October 30th to schedule interviews. Interviews will be held on November 3rd and/or 5th. Target start date for this position is November 16, 2026 (subject to change based on candidate availability) Education and Experience: 1. Demonstrated experience and formal training to ensure successful performance. 2. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field. 3. Master’s degree preferred. 4. Three (3) years of experience in a substantially responsible capacity involving leadership and professional work in business, finance or economics, including a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a California public school district. Knowledge and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices. 2. Knowledge of California school district budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and fiscal management practices. 3. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, Education Code requirements, and Board policies affecting school district financial operations. 4. Ability to analyze District financial requirements and implement effective financial systems, controls, and procedures. 5. Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret annual budgets, multi-year projections, financial statements and other fiscal reports. 6. Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate financial issues clearly to the Superintendent, Board of Education, administrators, employees, and other District partners. 7. Knowledge of supervisory, organizational, and management principles and practices. 8. Knowledge of financial information systems, data processing methods, equipment, and capabilities. Revised: October 2026 HR/ck Page 3 Job Description – Chief Financial Officer 9. Ability to develop and maintain effective internal controls and financial accountability systems. 10. Ability to identify financial risks, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound financial analysis and recommendations. 11. Ability to communicate articulately and prepare clear and concise financial reports, correspondence, presentations, and recommendations. 12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District employees, administrators, bargaining representatives, governmental agencies, and community members. 13. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting school district financial operations. 14. Ability to maintain physical standards to carry out job requirements. 15. Pass criminal background fingerprint screening. 16. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver License. The District provides an annual stipend of $2,292 for each Advanced Degree up to a maximum of two (2) Advanced Degrees. The District fully pays health benefits for the employee and also contributes 75% toward the cost of dependent coverage.