Mansfield, OH (October 16, 2024) – The Galion City School District Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of CFO/Treasurer due to the pending retirement of Charlene Parkinson who has successfully served the district for the past decade. The Board is seeking a candidate with a strong sense of vision and integrity, is a systems thinker, is self-directed, possesses strong financial analysis skill, is detail-oriented and is a strong communicator. The Mid-Ohio ESC is assisting the Board in its search. The Mid-Ohio ESC is assisting the Board in its search. The new CFO/Treasurer would be expected to start on January 1, 2025, and will have an opportunity to work with Treasurer Parkinson through a transition period.
Qualified applicants must possess the following qualifications and experiences: hold a valid State of Ohio Treasurer’s license or evidence one will be obtained, hold a Certified Public Investment Certification, previous School Treasurer experience preferred, experience in fiscal procedures and sound fiscal management procedures, experience in school finance, budget preparation, fiscal strategic planning and forecasting, and funds management and business operations, demonstrate organizational and leadership skills, knowledge of Ohio Revised Code as it relates to school treasurer and treasurer responsibilities, ability to skillfully provide financial leadership for the district, and demonstrate a high degree of moral character and professionalism that reflects positively on the district.
Those interested in the position are encouraged to apply by completing an online application and submitting a cover letter emphasizing qualifications and experience, a copy of a current Ohio Treasurer Certification/License or evidence that a certificate/license will be obtained, resume, and letters of reference.
Questions about the position should be directed to:
Kevin D. Kimmel, Mid-Ohio ESC Superintendent kimmel.kevin@moesc.net
890 West Fourth Street
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419-774-5520
Applications must be received by November 13, 2024. Employment will begin on January 1, 2025.
Kimmel expressed his enthusiasm to partner with the Galion City Schools Board of Education to find the best candidate to help lead the district. “As a client district of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, we are assisting the district with the search for their next Treasurer at no cost to the district. Galion City Schools CFO/Treasurer Announcement
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.