Director of Finance and Assistantant to the Director of Finance

Director of Finance and Assistantant to the Director of Finance

AR Correctional School District - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Job : 5889002

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Arkansas Correctional School District is a unique public school system operating within Arkansas Department of Correction facilities. We are dedicated to delivering quality educational programs and non-graded curricula to incarcerated students, equipping them with essential skills for successful rehabilitation and community reintegration.

The Director of Finance reports directly to the Superintendent and serves as the chief financial officer for the school district. This position oversees all financial management, accounting operations, budget administration, procurement, and fiscal compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure full alignment with state laws while providing strategic financial support for the district’s educational mission and programs.

• Financial Oversight & Accounting:
  Manage all financial affairs of the district; establish and supervise a comprehensive accounting system to record detailed monetary and credit transactions.
• Budgeting & Strategic Planning:
  Lead short- and long-range financial planning, budget development, and the administration of district budget control programs.
• Payroll & Auditing:
  Serve as the district payroll officer and coordinate internal auditing procedures for school accounts.
• Procurement & Purchasing:
  Direct procurement processes, including competitive bidding, informal quotations, and negotiation for essential equipment, supplies, and operational needs.
• Asset &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Oversee the district’s real estate programs and insurance coverage.
• District Support:
  Assist in personnel recruitment/hiring and perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-time

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Assistant Director

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Director/Division Director

• Documented experience in public school finance is required.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tracy Dowell
• 8000 Correction Circle
• Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
• Phone:
• Email: tracy.dowellansas.gov