Executive Officer Finance (2026-2027)

Jefferson County Public Schools, KY; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks a senior leader to direct Financial Services, guiding budgeting, reporting, and fiscal management across the district. The role ensures alignment with strategic goals and compliance with state rules, supporting stakeholders including the Board and community.

You will oversee payroll, accounting, and budgeting processes; drive resource allocation per state allotments and Board approvals; and collaborate with district leaders to optimize financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in financial management within a large school district.
• Strong knowledge of public-school budgeting, procurement laws, and district procedures.
• Experience with payroll, accounting and budgeting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Board, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Services department and align operations with the district's strategic plan.
• Oversee budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Distribute financial resources per state allocations and Board approval.
• Collaborate with district leaders to optimize fiscal operations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Public sector finance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Accounting systems

Budgeting software

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jefferson County Public Schools

Job Description (attached)
Salary Schedule: II, Grade 16(attached)
Work Schedule: 261 Days / 8hours daily
**Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the Financial Services department of the District in implementing best practices in public sector financial management and planning. Administers both operational and programmatic support to the District to ensure short and long term prudent fiscal operations including management of all assets and liabilities. Manages and provides direct support to the Chief Business Officer for all financial and related services ensuring they align with the District's strategic plan and long range goals. Collaborates with District leaders to lead the budget process and communicate with all stakeholders. Administers the distribution of financial resources in accordance with allocations determined by the state and approved by the Board of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• Five (5) years of successful experience in the field of business management with responsibilities in financial accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and finance in full-service school District with annual large dollar budget
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of public-school operations, development of a public budget, and understanding of the interaction of the various departments within a school division
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounting and budgeting systems
• Extensive knowledge of Kentucky Model Procurement Laws, Kentucky School Laws, and District procedures and guidelines and ability to effectively interpret and communicate those laws
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the Board of Education, school personnel, senior leadership, parents, government agencies, and members of the community

**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.

**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

Postings current as of 11/8/2026 8:00:24 AM CST.

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Equal Employment Opportunity - Employees/Applicants

The Jefferson County Public School District shall not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, religion, genetic information, or political affiliations or beliefs. The District shall promote equal opportunities through a vigorous affirmative action program as an integral part of personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees of the Jefferson County Public Schools. All job postings are subject to ADA placement.

Igual Oportunidad de Empleo - Empleados/Solicitantes

El Distrito de Escuelas públicas del condado Jefferson no discriminará durante el reclutamiento o empleo por edad, color, discapacidad, estado civil, nacionalidad, raza, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, condición de veterano, religión, información genética, afiliación política o creencias. El Distrito promoverá la igualdad de oportunidades a través de un programa reforzado de acción afirmativa como parte integral de las políticas para el personal y prácticas en el empleo, desarrollo, avance y trato de los empleados de las Escuelas públicas del condado Jefferson. Todas las ofertas de trabajo están sujetas a las colocaciones de ADA.