Chief Academic Officer
GOAL Academy
Title: Chief Finance Officer
Employee Group & Grade: Executive/Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Starting Salary Scale: $145,000-$155,000
Calendar Year: 220 days
Date Written/Revised: March 2025
*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*
Why Work at GOAL High School?
Great Mission and Great Culture.
Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.
Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.
Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.
Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.
Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.
The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.
PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year
Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.
Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Purpose of Job:
Purpose:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides fiscal leadership, direction and supervision of all financial operations of the school. They advise the Chief Executive Officer and the School Board on financial and budget matters.
Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:
Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team
Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team
Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society
Prepare and manage the school’s annual budget to support the CEO’s key academic initiatives and all necessary support and operations.
Supervise fiscal operations of the school using standard accounting principles and procedures in accordance with GAAP, board policies, rules and regulations.
Participate in the development of long-range financial and strategic plans.
Direct the budgeting, accounting and reporting of all school funds in compliance with federal, state, and local authorizer regulations.
Oversee school purchasing, ensuring compliance with board and internal policies.
Manage the school’s investments and secure the annual audit of the school’s finances.
Enforce and promote a framework of internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
Supervise grant expenditures and accounting processes to meet compliance and reporting requirements.
Monitor and align financial resources to meet the school’s changing needs.
Prepare budget transfers to cover unanticipated expenditures in accordance with Board policies and state restrictions.
Supervise preparation and transmission of periodic financial reports to appropriate federal, state and authorizer authorities.
Acts as an authorized fiscal representative, approving expenditures within board policies.
Develop a collaborative team atmosphere.
Support and advise GOAL leadership in financial decision-making and budget preparation.
Present relevant financial data to the GOAL Board of Directors and affiliates in a timely manner.
Ensure the continued financial viability of GOAL Academy through sound fiscal management
Create, implement, and manage strong financial policies, processes, and procedures
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
Utilize data and predictive analytics to forecast financial trends, identify potential risks, and develop proactive strategies.
Support creative projects and initiatives proposed by leadership and staff, encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:
Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf
Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
Able to apply problem solving skills competently and persistently towards technology issues
Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process
Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required
Ethical, honest, and good-humored
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and training from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field required.
MBA, CPA preferred
Proficient in technology, especially financial software and Excel.
Experience:
Minimum of ten years’ experience in business administration and operations.
Minimum of seven years’ preparing and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
Minimum of five years’ experience in supervision/leadership.
School finance experience preferred.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Deep technical background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience working with at risk youth preferred
Work location: Pueblo, Colorado
Physical Requirements of this position include:
Seldom
Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International
Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Occasional
Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination
Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Frequent
Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone
Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.