SFO: The Mark of a Professional

Developed by school business management professionals and supported by ASBO International, the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations® (SFO®) defines the essential skills and knowledge that every effective school business professional should possess and lets employers know that you have real-world, practical expertise that can be readily applied to the current work environment.

The SFO is a national certification, recognized in the United States and Canada.

 

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The Value of SFO Certification

SFO certificants have the expertise, experience, and credentials school districts require. For employers looking at numerous applicants, SFO certificants’ qualifications stand out.

Certificants: Obtaining the SFO Certification—Why it’s Important

Economic challenges continue to have a huge impact on our schools and force difficult choices. In complex financial situations, it is important that you demonstrate to your community that the school’s finances are managed by a knowledgeable and ethical administrator.

Here are just a few reasons for you to obtain the SFO designation:

• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and dedication to school business management.
• Boost your career advancement by increasing your marketability.
• Measure your knowledge and skills against the professional standard.
• Continue your professional development through the SFO recertification requirements.
• Be recognized for your professional accomplishments.
• Instill stakeholders’ confidence in your school system.

 

Employers: Hiring Qualified School Business Officials—Why it Matters

The SFO certificant is the professional you need in this ever-changing economic environment. You are interested in employing highly qualified, experienced school business officials. During the interview process, look for applicants with the SFO designation and you’ll be talking to professionals who have:

• Passed the SFO exam.
• Built public confidence in their districts’ fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency.
• Maintained high standards and ethics, standing out as a professional who values initiative, professionalism, and dedication to effective school business management.

 

Search for an SFO Professional on the ASBO International Public Registry site.

          To search for Colorado SFO Professionals simply use the "State" search Filter and click "Find" 

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