As directed by N.C. General Statute §115C-436, the Chief Finance Officer is tasked with keeping the accounts of the school system in accordance with national accounting standards; state and federal rules and regulations; giving a pre-audit certificate for system obligations (G.S. § 115C-441); issuing all checks and depositing and investing all monies; preparing and filing financial statements; purchasing goods and services in accordance with applicable laws and good purchasing practices; and performing other duties as assigned by law, the BOE and Superintendent, and state agencies.