Director - Finance

Director - Finance

Grain Valley R-5 School District LEADERSHIP CENTER - GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5841091

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight for all financial operations including budget support, payroll administration and accounts payable.

• Direct the annual budget development and execution, collaborating with the superintendent and assistant superintendent
• Collaborate closely with district administration, department heads, and school principals to align operational budgets with instructional goals and promote fiscal responsibility
• Prepare and present necessary budget amendments throughout the fiscal year to accurately reflect changing district needs
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial guidelines, district policies, and established internal control procedures.
• Analyze financial information to identify potential budget variances, perform cost projections and statistical information
• Invest and monitor district fund balances to ensure adequate resources are available for the operation of the district
• Evaluate financial operations on a continuous basis to identify efficiencies, streamline department-wide workflows and implement process improvements
• Review purchase orders ensuring compliance with the fund account; review purchase orders to ensure compliance with fund accounting standards and alignment with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) coding guidelines
• Administer the district purchasing card program
• Perform financial processes (bank reconciliation and financial reports)
• Compile financial and statistical data for the purpose of providing third-party reporting
• Ensure transparency and fiscal accountability by presenting regular monthly and quarterly financial updates to the Board of Education.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit coordination
• Compile financial information for annual reporting to State and Federal agencies, including the Annual Secretary of the Board (AS ) and Final Expenditure (FER) reports
• Manage the year-end payroll process, ensuring the timely and accurate generation and filing of W-2s in accordance with IRS regulations
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of financial management and electronic timekeeping systems for the purpose of ensuring data integrity
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required; experience in school finance is preferred
• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures, payroll, audit and budgeting
• Ability to do basic mathematic calculations, apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations and apply financial concepts
• Evidence of leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with professional/support staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional, collaborative relationships with district staff, administration, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality.

• Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Support Services
• 12 month position
• Minimum Salary: $97,470 (higher placement based on prior relevant experience)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $97,470 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Business/Finance
Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Crystal Frederick
• PO Box 304
• Grain Valley, Missouri
• Phone:
• Email: