Treasurer - Lakota Local Schools

JobID: 3899

Position Type:
Administration/Treasurer

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Lakota Local Schools

Closing Date:
04/03/2026

District:
ESC

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Lakota Local Schools

ABOUT LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

Lakota Local Schools is one of Ohio's largest and most dynamic suburban school districts, serving approximately 17,000 students across Butler County. The district encompasses West Chester Township and Liberty Township and is recognized for academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and strong community engagement.

Lakota's scale provides opportunity and complexity. The district operates multiple elementary schools, junior high schools, and two comprehensive high schools, offering robust academic programming, career pathways, extracurricular activities, and student support services. Lakota's financial operations reflect the sophistication of a large public organization, requiring strategic leadership, precision, and long-range planning.

THE TREASURER OPPORTUNITY

Lakota Local Schools seeks an exceptional financial leader to serve as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of one of Ohio's largest and most respected school districts.

This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for shaping the district's long-term financial strategy and ensuring sustainable alignment between financial resources and the district's mission, priorities, and continued growth. The Treasurer serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and a trusted advisor to the Board of Education, providing strategic counsel on all financial, operational, and capital matters.

Lakota requires a Treasurer who can operate confidently at organizational scalebringing the foresight, judgment, and leadership presence necessary to guide complex financial planning, support major organizational initiatives, and maintain the confidence of both governance leadership and the broader community.

The successful candidate will:

Provide strategic financial leadership grounded in long-range forecasting, scenario planning, and proactive risk management
Advise the Board and Superintendent on levy strategy, capital investments, and long-term fiscal sustainability
Lead a sophisticated financial operation with a focus on accuracy, transparency, internal controls, and operational excellence
Serve as a key executive leader during periods of growth, financial planning cycles, and community engagement
Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Communicate complex financial matters clearly and credibly to leadership, staff, and community stakeholders

Lakota seeks a Treasurer who brings executive presence, strategic insight, and a demonstrated ability to lead financial operations within a complex, high-performing organization. This individual will play a central role in ensuring Lakota's continued financial strength and organizational success.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Ohio School Treasurer license
Demonstrated executive-level leadership in public school finance, preferably in a large or complex district environment
Proven experience developing and presenting five-year forecasts and long-range financial plans
Deep knowledge of Ohio school funding, including the Fair School Funding Plan, levies, and bond financing
Demonstrated success navigating levy cycles and community financial engagement
Experience integrating financial planning with capital planning and long-term facilities strategy
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted financial advisor to a Superintendent and Board of Education
Experience supporting collective bargaining through fiscal analysis and strategic guidance
Strong leadership experience managing and developing high-performing finance and business operations teams
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational leadership skills
Impeccable integrity and commitment to ethical stewardship of public funds

Preferred Experience

Experience in districts serving 10,000+ students
Experience managing large and complex operating budgets
Experience in suburban or high-performing districts

COMPENSATION

The Board offers a competitive compensation package, including a multi-year contract with annual performance reviews. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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