Executive Director of Finance/Business Services

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools in Minnesota is seeking an accomplished finance leader to serve as Executive Director of Finance and Business Services. The role collaborates with the district's executive and board teams to sustain a strong financial foundation and support innovative learning across Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park.

You will drive strategic budgeting, resource management, and operational excellence, building trusted partnerships with internal teams and external partners while

Qualifications

• Experience leading school system finance and business operations.
• Experience working with executive leaders and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Advanced degree in business with experience in educational operations; CPA and/or Minnesota administrative licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and business services for the district.
• Collaborate with executive leaders and the board.
• Oversee district budgeting, resource management, and financial reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Finance leadership

Executive collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in business or administration

CPA credential and/or Minnesota licensure preferred

Job description

Position Type

Administrator

Date Posted

9/24/2026

Location:

District Services Center

START DATE: January 1, 2027

DUTY DAYS: 225 Duty Days

Help shape the future of a strong, innovative school district.

Spring Lake Park Schools is looking for an accomplished, collaborative finance leader to join our highly effective executive and board team as the leader of finance and business services. Serving more than 6,000 students in Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, our district combines a strong financial foundation with an ambitious vision for engaging, personalized learning.

This is an opportunity to lead in a district where thoughtful financial management and innovative learning go hand in hand. Spring Lake Park Schools is in a positive fiscal position, with a history of strategic management of resources, effective board governance, long-tenured executive leadership and strong community support. At the same time, we continue to look ahead - creating the conditions for students and staff to thrive now and into the future.

We are seeking a strategic partner and collaborative leader who can sustain what is working, strengthen what comes next and help shape the future of Spring Lake Park Schools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading school system finance and business operations
• Demonstrated success working with executive leaders and leading high-performing teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of internal and external partners
• Advanced degree in business with experience in educational operations, or an advanced degree in administration; CPA and/or Minnesota administrative licensure strongly preferred

Salary

GroupAdministratorPositionExecutive Director of Finance/Business Services (title and responsibilities dependent on qualifications and experience)Rate of PayHighly competitive based on experience, $180,000-200,000.00/yr with additional responsibility pay depending on experience, qualifications and assigned responsibilitiesBenefitsMedical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSAOtherSalary pro-rated based on start date.

Hiring Timeline And Support

We will interview candidates as they apply. The start date will be determined with the successful candidate. The start date could be as soon as January 2027 and no later than July 1, 2027. We have designed a timeline that provides opportunities for strong succession support and a seamless transition.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.