Director - Finance

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

Job Details
Job ID:

5841091

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 (ASBR) 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

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

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.

Work Environment

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

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Crystal Frederick

PO Box 304

Grain Valley, Missouri 64029-9296

Phone: (816)847-5006

Email: cfrederick@gvr5.net

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