DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Hastings Public Schools; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial management and accounting for the district. The position requires strong leadership, strategic budgeting, and collaboration with district leaders to ensure fiscal integrity.

The Director of Finance will serve on the Superintendent’s Cabinet, guiding financial strategy and reporting to the Board of Education. A Master’s degree or higher and eligibility for Nebraska administrative certification are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or higher.
• Applicants must have, or be eligible for, Nebraska Administrative certification.
• Candidate should be able to lead financial operations with integrity and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial management and accounting procedures for Hastings Public Schools.
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and act as a financial advisor to district leadership.
• Lead budget development, financial planning, and reporting to the Board of Education.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Collaboration and communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree or higher

Nebraska Administrative Certification eligibility

Job description

HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is accepting applications for the position of

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

The Hastings Public School District is a state and Nebraska Continuous Improvement accredited PreK-12 public school system located in south-central Nebraska serving approximately 3,500 students. The District's diverse student population mostly lives within the city of Hastings, a community of over 25,000.

The culture of the District emphasizes exceptional student learning, collaboration, and data-driven improvement. All administrators in the District must be collaborative, organized, committed to accountability for all, and focused upon the success of every student both within and outside the classroom. They must possess strong communication skills and have an ability to work well with students, parents, and staff.

The Director of Finance is a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet. The Director of Finance oversees all financial management and accounting procedures for Hastings Public Schools.

A competitive salary/fringe benefit package will be provided and will depend upon the successful candidate's qualifications. Only applicants with a Master's Degree or higher will be considered. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, proper administrative certification in Nebraska. Candidates with the ability to create and maintain a professional learning community culture are preferred.

This position will be open until filled by action of the Board of Education.

EOE/VET