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CHIEF FISCAL
OFFICER

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THE
    OPPORTUNITY
    Worthington Libraries is seeking
    exceptional candidates for the new
    Chief Fiscal Officer opening.

    Worthington Libraries has retained
    Organizational Architecture, Inc. to
    assist with this search.

    ABOUT
    WORTHINGTON
    LIBRARIES
    Founded in 1803, Worthington
    Libraries is recognized locally,
    regionally, and nationally for high-
    quality service. Worthington Libraries'
    mission is to connect people to a
    world of ideas and each other.

    They have facilities in three locations
    and provide a quaint, family-oriented
    environment. They offer a variety of
    books, movies and music; computers
    and access to the Internet;
    educational and entertaining
    programs and classes; and other
    materials and services.

    Learn more here.

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WORTHINGTON LIBRARIES
At-a-glance

  The Mission Statement is to connect people to a world of ideas and
  each other.

  Worthington Libraries has been recognized as a Five-Star Library for 10
  years in a row, and have recently won Outstanding Achievement in
  Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

  The Libraries provide assistive technology tools, homebound services,
  interpretation services, lending machines and variety of community
  resources.

  The Libraries provide the residents of the Old Worthington School
  district with a variety of books, movies and music; computers and
  access to the Internet; educational and entertaining programs and
  classes; and other materials and services.

  Staff is comprised of a total of 131 full-time equivalents.

  Operating budget as of December 31, 2021 is $13 million.

  The most recent levy passed by a margin of 72%.

  There are three locations, with the oldest built in the 1970s.

  The Libraries have an active Friends of the Library as well as an
  endowment and foundation.

  Worthington is a suburban community in Northwest Ohio near the
  Center of Science and Industry, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. It
  is a thriving, progressive, family-oriented community. It has a
  population of approximately 14,000 people.

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THE ROLE
       Chief Fiscal Officer

SUMMARY
Under administrative direction, the Chief Fiscal Officer ensures that all financial operations
comply with statutes of the State of Ohio, state auditing requirements, sound financial
practices, and the policies and decisions of the Board of Trustees

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
   A minimum of five [5] years business and accounting experience with aspects of library
   operations and financial management in a public-sector.

   A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline is required.

   CPA, CFA, or other related professional certification is preferred.

   Experience with budget administration, strategic planning, and leading organizational
   growth.

   Experience building strong, collaborative work groups focused on attaining superior
   results.

   Experience collaborating and partnering with Trustees/Board members, community
   partners, and other key stakeholders.

   Commitment to uphold and promote the principles of anti-racism, diversity, equity and
   inclusion [DEI], intellectual freedom, in addition to the Library's established core values
   and mission.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Fiscal management
    Works closely with Trustees and leadership team to insure financial stability of the
    library.
    Prepares, reviews, maintains and publishes required financial reports and statements for
    the Trustees, leadership team, State Library of Ohio, taxing authority and State Auditor's
    office.
    Assures that all financial practices and actions meet legal and regulatory obligations.
    Confirms the receipt and deposits of all library funds in authorized depositories and the
    transfer of funds between accounts.
    Prepares annual budget and appropriations documents according to state auditing
    requirements and state/federal law and monitors the budget throughout the year.

Planning and policy-making
   Prepares and maintains annual and long range fiscal planning efforts and develops short
   term plans to address specific fiscal issues facing the library as they arise.
   Contributes to the strategic plan to support and promote the mission of the library.
   Formulates and recommends policies to the board and implements the procedures to
   carry out those goals.

Leadership and management
   Adds value as a key member of management; understands the financials, industry,
   clients, and strategy.
   Supervises direct reports and provides direction on internal accounting controls, financial
   and payroll systems, and reporting procedures.
   Manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds
   them accountable.

Governance and Risk Management
   Maintains safe deposit box for inventory and budgetary accounting back-up disks, legal
   documents and information required for disaster recovery.
   Analyzes the library’s exposure to the risk of loss, including but not limited to natural
   risks, environmental risks, political risks, compliance risks, economic/business risks,
   social risks and technological risks.

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
WILL POSSESS THESE QUALITIES

 1. Adaptability
2. Customer Service
3. Communication
4. Organizational Awareness
5. Technology
6. Teamwork
7. Problem Solving
8. Personal Responsibility
9. Project Management
10. Program Management
11. Resource Management
12. Effective Supervision

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COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS
A generous compensation package includes competitive base pay with a
pay range minimum of $90,000; healthcare benefits including medical,
dental, vision, time-off and others; retirement benefits include participation
in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System public pension plan.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

   Paid vacation
   Paid holidays
   Sick leave
   Personal leave
   Health, dental, and vision insurance
   Life insurance
   Retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
   [OPERS]
   Ohio Deferred Compensation plan
   A solid commitment to continued professional development.

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INTERESTED?
                                   GET IN TOUCH

RYAN SHEEHAN                       MARK FIALA
Project specialist                 Project leader
440.313.5023                       216.242.2698
ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com   markfiala@oahumanresources.com

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