Director of Finance & Purchasing

Overview

OMNI is honored to be retained by Jackson County, Missouri in the recruitment of a highly skilled and strategic Director of Finance & Purchasing
. This important leadership role will guide the County’s financial operations and purchasing functions while ensuring fiscal integrity, long-term sustainability, and alignment with executive and legislative priorities.

Jackson County serves as a dynamic hub in the Kansas City metropolitan area, providing essential services including public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation, property assessment and tax administration, and legislative operations. The County is committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and responsive service delivery, working collaboratively to meet evolving community needs while maintaining strong stewardship of public resources.

Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri. It includes most of Kansas City, Missouri, and 17 other cities and towns. The County population is about 654,000 people living within 607 square miles.

The Director of Finance & Purchasing serves as a key member of the County’s leadership team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for the Finance and Purchasing Department, while maintaining administrative oversight of the Budget Office. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems that ensure effective management of financial resources, accurate budgeting, and strong internal controls.

The Director oversees a departmental budget exceeding $1.7 million and plays a central role in managing and guiding the County’s annual budget of more than $300 million. This role ensures sound financial practices related to accounting, payroll, purchasing, investments, debt administration, and auditing, while fostering collaboration across departments and supporting informed decision‑making at the executive level. This role is ideally suited for a decisive and forward‑thinking leader who can balance strategic financial priorities with day‑to‑day operational demands in a complex public environment.

Purchasing & Contracts

• Serve as the County’s chief purchasing officer and oversee procurement functions.
• Approve all purchase orders prior to issuance.
• Administer competitive bidding processes and maintain vendor records and bid files in accordance with procurement requirements.
• Maintain the official contract register and review, approve, or reject contracts and contract modifications for fiscal impact and compliance.
• Enforce contracting procedures and controls and develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures.
• Oversee the disposition of surplus County property in accordance with established policies and regulations.

Financial & Budget Controls

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and budget administration functions.
• Direct and support staff through goal setting, performance management, training, and organizational planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard County assets and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee the development, review, and administration of the County’s annual budget in collaboration with the Budget Officer and executive leadership.
• Analyze and project revenues and expenditures to ensure accurate financial forecasts and reliable assumptions.
• Recommend and present a balanced budget to executive leadership, aligning financial resources with strategic priorities.
• Monitor budget performance and approve or recommend adjustments, including supplemental funding requests and expenditure changes.
• Provide financial guidance on legislative actions, including verification of funding availability and assistance with financial components of proposed legislation.
• Maintain central accounting and budget records, certify availability of funds, and enforce budgetary controls across all departments to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance.
• Approve or audit claims against the County.
• Monitor revenue performance and recommend…