Chief Financial Officer

Mississippi Department of Education

Vicksburg, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Federal Tax, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Head of Finance, Insurance, Payroll Management, Property Insurance, Public Accounting, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Risk, Staff Requirements, State Tax
LOCATION
Vicksburg, MS
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Vicksburg Warren School District

Reports to: Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent

Contract: 240 Days

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Qualifications The applicant must meet all legal requirements for school Chief Financial Officer in the state of Mississippi and possess: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business A minimum of three (3) years of prior school administrative experience Five years experience (preferred) in public school accounting

Job Goal To effectively manage the fiscal affairs of the school district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversees/monitors the District's budget planning Prepares budget and other financial reports Supervises Accounts payable and Payroll department Manages the District's risk and insurance programs (property, liability, vehicle, and students) Supervises the preparation of reports and checks that are distributed to the proper agencies covering all deductions Stays informed of all forms of wages, employee, or employer deductions, federal and state tax information, and unemployment requirements Communicates to employees any mandated payroll changes

Application Process Required applications may be accessed online at www.vwsd.org.

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Mississippi Department of Education