What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at CASCADE SD 5?
Placement: Cascade School District
Supervisor: Superintendent
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000
Contract Days: 260 days (to begin 2025-26 School Year)
Note: The following is a brief summary of the position. To view the full job description, please see the attached document.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the district’s financial services. Provide day-to-day accounting of District funds, effectively invest the district funds, prepare the District budget document, and oversee state and federal grants. The position is responsible for supervision of fiscal office employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisor: Superintendent
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000
Contract Days: 260 days (to begin 2025-26 School Year)
Note: The following is a brief summary of the position. To view the full job description, please see the attached document.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the district’s financial services. Provide day-to-day accounting of District funds, effectively invest the district funds, prepare the District budget document, and oversee state and federal grants. The position is responsible for supervision of fiscal office employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Business Management or Accounting or the equivalent education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Three years in business or accounting management are preferred.
- Oregon school district management or K-12 school administration preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal budgeting and accounting law for school district, federal and state grants and programs, investment policies, procedures and practices, public purchasing law, and state and federal laws.
- Skilled in technology and data processing, current practices of school and business fiscal management, fund accounting, preparation and management of annual district budget, managing cash slow needs, maintaining an updated inventory of all district properties, and preparation for annual audit.
- Communicate effectively; serve as bondable custodian of district funds, documents and securities, and effectively manage all district assets, bank accounts and contracts.
- Organize, develop and complete comprehensive and detailed financial reports.
- Provide strong leadership in fulfilling the business-related operations of the district including the effective supervision of fiscal office personnel.
- Work collaboratively and positively with staff, parents, students and patrons.
- Work with integrity, honesty, and fairness.
- Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Involve staff as leaders and engage staff in decisions regarding the daily operation.
Salary : $135,000 - $155,000
