Chief Financial & Operations Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER

Douglas Unified School District Business Office - Douglas, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5643933

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Administers the business affairs of the District in such a way as to provide the best possible education services with the financial resources available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the management of the financial activities of the District according to state laws and regulations and ensures that all financial reports are filed in a timely manner and in an acceptable format
• Supervises the management of the accounting policies, procedures and activities of the District according to state laws, regulations and attorney general opinions
• Supervises the business office section managers in accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, student activities and accounting/finance
• Creates a cohesive team environment and develops open communication between the business office, the community, all principals, and directors
• Spearheads the District’s Budget Committee made up of principals, directors, a teacher representative, a classified staff representative, and a board member to develop the next year's district, school and department budgets
• Creates the difference district fund budgets according to state and federal funding laws and then allocates the monies to different budget categories, through District-wide communities
• Supervises the management of all district budgets to ensure that specific funds are not overspent and that all applicable laws are followed for legality of specific expenditures
• Coordinates all district elections for building construction, overrides and bond building projects
• Manages the District's liability insurance program and assists the Personnel Director with the selection of the health insurance carrier and program benefits
• Assists the Superintendent in the management and acquisition of the District's real estate leases
• Supervises the District's "Asbestos Management and Abatement" program
• Manages the District's building expansion and renovation programs as prioritized by district committees and approved by the District's Governing Board
• Pursues the development and passage of legislation at the State and Federal levels that are favorable to the District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to research inquiries by community and staff
• Ability to deal with situations involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with regards to people or events that occur on campus
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to present information.
• Ability to perform duties and prepare reports with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• S. or B.A. Degree or equivalent years of service
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance laws at the County, State and Federal levels

Computer Proficiency: Word standard, Excel standard and Outlook standard

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, use a keyboard or keypad. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, and is occasionally required stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees, students and public.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ANA SAMANIEGO
• District Office
• Phone: 5203642447
• Email: [email protected]

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