What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance - 2025-26 position at DISTRICT POSITION?
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Our district is seeking a Director of Finance to join us in the 2025-26 school year.
This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer, stewarding the short and long term fiscal operations of the school district. The Director provides leadership in the strategic vision and high level analysis of the district’s finances, as well as planning, developing, directing, monitoring the overall management of functions within the Business Services Department.
The Director provides guidance and leadership to school administrators and department supervisors, and will develop long-range goals and operating plans for the Business Services Department that will support the goals and priorities of the district’s strategic plan. The Director’s work is guided by and must comply with federal and state law, accounting principles, state auditor requirements, operational direction of the Superintendent, policy direction of the school board, and compliance with state and local regulatory agencies. The position has a high level of responsibility, confidentiality, and independence.
A successful candidate for this position will have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, business management, education, accounting or a related field, or completion of the Oregon Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) New Business Manager Institute
- Experience Directing and Managing a fiscal department, public or private, with a minimum of three full time team members. (Minimum of 2 years, preferred.)
For a full list of minimum or preferred qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, please view this job description.
This is a rewarding full-time, year-round position that offers a competitive salary and extremely robust benefits, including:
- Employer paid family health insurance
- Employer paid pension and retirement plans with PERS
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid personal, sick and vacation time
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
Salary : $116,732 - $144,750
