Chief Financial Officer

The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) | Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO), founded in 1936, is a nonprofit professional association representing public school district treasurers/CFOs, business managers and other school business officials across Ohio. Based in Columbus, OASBO supports members through advocacy, collaboration, and professional development while offering group savings and investment programs for school districts.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) works collaboratively with senior staff, administrative staff, the board of directors and members. The CFO serves as the Treasurer of the Foundation for School Business Management (FSBM). The CFO is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in driving initiatives to support the organization's mission and strategic goals, including: directing the overall financial plans and accounting practices of the Ohio Association School Business Officials (OASBO), managing business relationships with bankers, brokers, vendors, and investment advisor, directing the association's policies and procedures and implementation, managing the accounting software, payroll and document retention databases, analyzing & implementing association best practices, administering the OASBO benefit plans and working on special projects as needed.

Essential Functions:

Accounting and Financial:

Manage and oversee all accounting and financial functions, including financial statements, annual budget, financial reporting and analysis for organization.
Prepare tax documentation and reporting, coordinate annual audit, establish and evaluate internal controls.
Manage investments and banking relationships and other accounting-related business.
Manage collections, receivables, payables and revenue account reconciliations.
Prepare and oversee monthly financial close activities, including month-end journal entries.
Ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards and regulations, including IRS requirements for 501(c)(6) organizations.
Document and streamline financial processes.
Recommend improvements to financial processes and controls.
Coordinate insurance for organization and events.

Human Resources:

Process payroll and maintain employee records.
Administer benefit plans, including retirement plans.
Ensure benefit compliance documentation is maintained.
Assist employees with questions and enrollment in benefit plans.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA/BS degree or higher required
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) preferred
Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification preferred
Experience with association management software (such as MemberSuite) preferred
Non-profit or association experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, financial/accounting software (MIP preferred)
Some travel required - must be able to work a flexible schedule, including, but not limited to evenings and weekends.

Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000 depending on experience.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following via email (lauryn@oasbo-ohio.org) to Lauren Richardson:

A cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.
A current resume.

OASBO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

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