Finance Director

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Durand Area Schools in Durand, MI is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the district's financial operations, including budget development and long-range forecasting. You will be a key member of the Superintendent's Team, guiding financial planning and reporting to the Board and community.

This role requires CPA or similar, experience in educational finance, and strong communication skills to present financial information to officials and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business with accounting emphasis.
• Experience in school finance or district budgeting preferred.
• CPA and Chief School Business Official certification are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the annual budget for the District.
• Lead long-range financial planning and projections.
• Present financial information to the Superintendent, Board and community.
• Prepare district financial reports meeting state and local requirements.
• Supervise the Finance Office and staff performance.
• Coordinate with county/state agencies on funding and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Public speaking

Communication

Policy awareness

Education

Bachelor in Business (Accounting)

CPA (preferred)

State Chief School Business Official Certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Deadline: November 1, 2026
District/Organization: Durand Area Schools – Durand, MI
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time

Position Title: Director of Finance

SUMMARY: Responsible for overall financial operations of the District, including development and maintenance of annual budget and long range financial projections. Member of the Superintendent’s Team with a central role in school district planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, and expenditures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned)

• Responsible for budget development, administration and long range financial planning for the District.
• Participates on the Superintendent’s Team.
• Assist the Superintendent and staff to analyze financial and educational problems and develop solutions to problems which ultimately improve daily operations.
• Serves as community communications, providing presentations to community organizations.
• Participates with county and state organizations in staying abreast of school finance reform and other District-related issues.
• Prepares documents and information related to school mileage elections, bonding and other financial issues.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of District financial reports. Ensures that report formats meet all State, local and in-District reporting requirements.
• Analyzes and approves periodic capital equipment requests.
• Prepares and submits tax resolutions for the Board. Ensures the timely transfer of funds from taxing authorities to the District. Monitors tax appeals and SEV adjustments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Finance Office. Directly supervises one or more non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor in Business (Accounting), previous school employment in finance (preferred).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPA (preferred but not required), State Chief School Business Official Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, public groups/community, and Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest, time value of money, tax rates and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Personal Computer and spreadsheet skills. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving is necessary. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people and meet multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.