Director of School Finance & Operations

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District is pursuing a Director of Business Services to lead financial operations, budgeting, accounting, and reporting. This role drives fiscal strategy and ensures regulatory compliance to support student-centered learning and district stability.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, payroll, purchasing, audits, and internal controls, collaborating with the Superintendent, Board, and staff to translate district goals into sound financial plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial management, or business operations required.
• Experience in public school finance, governmental accounting, or public-sector financial administration strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, audits, payroll, accounts payable, and regulatory reporting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Iowa public school finance, school district budgeting, governmental fund accounting, and Iowa Department of Education reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience managing public funds, preparing financial reports, and communicating financial information to executive leadership or governing boards preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations, Board policies, contracts, and financial procedures required.
• Additional certifications, credentials, or professional development in accounting, school business administration, or governmental finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, preparation, administration, and monitoring of the district's annual operating budget in collaboration with the Superintendent and district leadership.
• Develop financial projections, revenue estimates, expenditure forecasts, and multiyear financial plans to support district priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, fund balances, and financial commitments to maintain fiscal responsibility and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provide financial analyses, recommendations, and reports to the Superintendent and Board of Education to support informed decision-making.
• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed programs, staffing changes, compensation adjustments, contracts, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and maximize the effective use of district resources.
• Monitor state supplemental aid, property tax revenues, enrollment trends, categorical funding, grants, and other revenue sources that affect district finances.
• Support the development of financial strategies that align available resources with district strategic goals and student needs.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Financial reporting

Cash management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial management, or business operations

Experience in public school finance, governmental accounting, or public-sector financial administration strongly preferred

Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred

Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, audits, payroll, accounts payable, and regulatory reporting required

Demonstrated knowledge of Iowa public school finance, school district budgeting, governmental fund accounting, and Iowa Department of Education reporting requirements preferred

Experience managing public funds, preparing financial reports, and communicating financial information to executive leadership or governing boards preferred

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations, Board policies, contracts, and financial procedures required

Additional certifications, credentials, or professional development in accounting, school business administration, or governmental finance preferred

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

The Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District is pursuing a Director of Business Services to lead financial operations, budgeting, accounting, and reporting. This role drives fiscal strategy and ensures regulatory compliance to support student-centered learning and district stability.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, payroll, purchasing, audits, and internal controls, collaborating with the Superintendent, Board, and staff to translate district goals into sound financial plans