Director of Finance & Operations

Board of Education Office; Pinckney (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinckney Community Schools Board of Education Office in Pinckney, MI seeks an experienced Director of Finance and Operations to lead the district's financial, business, and operational functions. The role reports to the central office leadership, ensures fiscal stewardship, oversees budgeting, accounting, risk management, facilities, and vendor management, and supervises the Business Office staff.

Qualifications include a Master's in Business or School Administration with CPA, 5 years in school

Qualifications

• Master's in Business or School Administration or equivalent.
• CPA certification preferred or with Bachelor's in Business.
• Minimum 5 years in school finance or district administration.
• Strong knowledge of school finance, governance, and state rules.
• Proven leadership, supervisory, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for financial, business, and operational functions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, risk, facilities, and vendor management.
• Supervise Business Office staff with a culture of accountability and service.

Skills

School finance

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Master's Degree in Business or School Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Business with CPA

Job description

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

Director of Finance and Operations

Starting Date: March 1, 2027

Pinckney Community Schools (PreK–12) is the smallest school district in Livingston County, serving approximately 1,973 students. Nestled in one of the most beautiful areas of Southeast Michigan, our schools are surrounded by picturesque lakes, scenic trails, and abundant natural resources, making the daily commute feel like a trip up north. We view our small size as one of our greatest strengths, allowing us to cultivate meaningful relationships, foster a strong sense of belonging, and build a connected school community.

Pirate Pride is deeply rooted throughout our five schools and extends into our local businesses, families, and community partnerships. We believe our staff are our most valuable resource and are committed to investing in the people who make the greatest difference in the lives of our students. Through strategic resource management and a commitment to financial stability, we strive to create the conditions necessary to support our staff, strengthen our schools, and foster academic excellence for every student.

Our district’s mission is that we exist to prepare the next generation of learners to lead and strengthen our community by learning together, supporting one another, and growing as capable and responsible Pirates.

The vision we created for the future is that our district is a place where students, families, and educators feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose, and where people choose to learn, work, and grow together.

Position Overview: Pinckney Community Schools seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to provide leadership and oversight of the district’s financial, business, and operational functions. The DFO is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, management, and oversight of the district’s financial and business activities while ensuring the effective and efficient execution of daily operations.

As a key member of the Central Office Leadership Team, the DFO works collaboratively with district leadership to align financial planning and operational decisions with the district’s mission, vision, and commitment to student success. This position balances long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational effectiveness, providing leadership in financial planning and forecasting, budget development and oversight, accounting, risk management, facilities, food service, and vendor management. Through sound fiscal stewardship, strategic resource allocation, and continuous improvement, the DFO helps ensure the district’s long-term financial stability and the responsible use of resources to support student learning and academic excellence.

The DFO directly supervises and provides leadership and management oversight to the Business Office, including the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, and Payroll and Benefit Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and exceptional service to district staff, students, families, and the community.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Business or School Administration and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a CPA certificate.
• Five (5) years successful experience in school finance.
• Strong understanding of school finance and governmental accounting and Michigan Treasury and Department of Education rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience with State grants, audits and bond/construction oversight.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong time-management, oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to effectively follow-through on responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a collaborative manner with district administrators, building administrators and directors to facilitate the decision-making and problem-solving processes in support of district wide financial needs.
• Possession of a positive mindset and ability to lead and interact with a high level of integrity, trust, courtesy, discretion, active listening, collaboration and enthusiasm.
• Ability to lead and support teams, make decisions within budget parameters and manage change.
• Strong communication skills as a contributing member of the district's administrative leadership team.
• Willingness to represent the district on ESA and state committees.
• Understanding of and personal proficiency with educational technology, preferably the Google Platform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Pinckney Community School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Pinckney Community School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Director of Finance & Operations

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988447
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

Director of Finance and Operations

Starting Date: March 1, 2027

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000

Pinckney Community Schools (PreK–12) is the smallest school district in Livingston County, serving approximately 1,973 students. Nestled in one of the most beautiful areas of Southeast Michigan, our schools are surrounded by picturesque lakes, scenic trails, and abundant natural resources, making the daily commute feel like a trip up north. We view our small size as one of our greatest strengths, allowing us to cultivate meaningful relationships, foster a strong sense of belonging, and build a connected school community.

Pirate Pride is deeply rooted throughout our five schools and extends into our local businesses, families, and community partnerships. We believe our staff are our most valuable resource and are committed to investing in the people who make the greatest difference in the lives of our students. Through strategic resource management and a commitment to financial stability, we strive to create the conditions necessary to support our staff, strengthen our schools, and foster academic excellence for every student.

Our district’s mission is that we exist to prepare the next generation of learners to lead and strengthen our community by learning together, supporting one another, and growing as capable and responsible Pirates.

The vision we created for the future is that our district is a place where students, families, and educators feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose, and where people choose to learn, work, and grow together.

Position Overview: Pinckney Community Schools seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to provide leadership and oversight of the district’s financial, business, and operational functions. The DFO is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, management, and oversight of the district’s financial and business activities while ensuring the effective and efficient execution of daily operations.

As a key member of the Central Office Leadership Team, the DFO works collaboratively with district leadership to align financial planning and operational decisions with the district’s mission, vision, and commitment to student success. This position balances long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational effectiveness, providing leadership in financial planning and forecasting, budget development and oversight, accounting, risk management, facilities, food service, and vendor management. Through sound fiscal stewardship, strategic resource allocation, and continuous improvement, the DFO helps ensure the district’s long-term financial stability and the responsible use of resources to support student learning and academic excellence.

The DFO directly supervises and provides leadership and management oversight to the Business Office, including the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, and Payroll and Benefit Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and exceptional service to district staff, students, families, and the community.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Business or School Administration and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a CPA certificate.
• Five (5) years successful experience in school finance.
• Strong understanding of school finance and governmental accounting and Michigan Treasury and Department of Education rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience with State grants, audits and bond/construction oversight.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong time‑management, oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to effectively follow-through on responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a collaborative manner with district administrators, building administrators and directors to facilitate the decision‑making and problem‑solving processes in support of district wide financial needs.
• Possession of a positive mindset and ability to lead and interact with a high level of integrity, trust, courtesy, discretion, active listening, collaboration and enthusiasm.
• Ability to lead and support teams, make decisions within budget parameters and manage change.
• Strong communication skills as a contributing member of the district's administrative leadership team.
• Willingness to represent the district on ESA and state committees.
• Understanding of and personal proficiency with educational technology, preferably the Google Platform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job./. .

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job….

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide….

The Pinckney Community School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act….

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelly Plante
• 2130 East M-36
• Pinckney, Michigan 48169
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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