Strategic District Finance Leader

Grand Rapids Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 149,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools seeks an executive-level financial leader reporting to the Superintendent. The role oversees financial operations across the district, including Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing, while coordinating with cabinet and district leaders on financial strategy.

The position requires a high level of leadership, strategic budgeting, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lead teams, plan, and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all financial and business aspects of District operations (Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing).
• Monitors financial conditions and recommends strategies for fiscal stability.
• Leads the district budget process and multi-year planning with stakeholder input.
• Presents to the Board of Education and other audiences.
• Ensures internal controls and GAAP compliance; coordinates audits.
• Oversees purchasing, procurement, payroll administration and related compliance.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

MBA or CPA

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools seeks an executive-level financial leader reporting to the Superintendent. The role oversees financial operations across the district, including Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing, while coordinating with cabinet and district leaders on financial strategy.

The position requires a high level of leadership, strategic budgeting, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders and the Board of Directors.