Freshwater School District
Classified Vacancy
Freshwater School District Chief Business Official (CBO)

Monday-Friday, 8 hours/Day
260 Days/Year
$36.90 - $52.43 per hour, DOE

3 years of experience in school financial accounting preferred, analysis, budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, payroll, and competency in spreadsheet and software applications.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Superintendent, the Chief Business Official (CBO) provides
leadership and management over the business and financial operations of the district and serves as chief financial officer for the district. The CBO is responsible for the organization and administration of the financial and business affairs of the District, such as payroll, purchasing, budget, investment and risk management, bond and construction management, emergency preparedness, and school safety. The Chief Business Official will also assist the Superintendent in administering the District building program; supporting maintenance, operations, transportation, the child nutrition program, collective bargaining; and personnel management.
The CBO performs varied duties in the preparation and processing of general business activities and responsibilities which include but are not limited to processing payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate personnel files, and overseeing the District budget.

Job #5098 1/29/25
  
Employing District Freshwater School District
Si Talty, Superintendent/Principal, stalty@freshwatersd.org
Salary $36.90 - $52.43 per hour, DOE
Qualifications Education and Experience

5 five years of successful experience in school business, comparable private sector
experience, or related school operations.

Minimum of an AA in business administration

CASBO CBO certification or willingness to earn one

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

Competence in communicating effectively with staff, district personnel, members of the general public, and representatives of other local, state, and federal agencies.

A valid Class C California driver license, TB clearance, California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.


The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and show proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Application Procedure
  • Classified Application Form
    (available online at: hcoe.org/employment)
  • Cover Letter Stating reasons for application and summarizing candidate's qualifications
  • Resume
  • Proof of license or certificate
  • 2-3 Letters of recommendation
Application Deadline 1/29/25
Return Your Application Packet to: View Job
Si Talty, Superintendent
Freshwater School District
75 Greenwood Heights Drive
Eureka, CA 95503-9569

The Humboldt County Office of Education supports the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment