Strategic Finance & Operations Director

Grant Wood Area Education Agency; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Wood Area Education Agency seeks a Director of Business Services to provide strategic leadership for financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, grants, contracts, internal controls, and compliance. The role includes advising the Chief Administrator and Board, plus staff supervision and collaboration with external partners.

The candidate will begin with a transition period in early 2027 and assume full responsibility starting April 1, 2027, reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Five+ years of accounting, school finance, or business administration experience.
• Iowa SB Official authorization or ability to obtain authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Agency's financial and business operations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and grants.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Provide financial reporting and risk management leadership.
• Report to and advise the Chief Administrator and Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Board communications

Education

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

Iowa School Business Official authorization or ability to obtain authorization

Job description

Grant Wood Area Education Agency seeks a Director of Business Services to provide strategic leadership for financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, grants, contracts, internal controls, and compliance. The role includes advising the Chief Administrator and Board, plus staff supervision and collaboration with external partners.

The candidate will begin with a transition period in early 2027 and assume full responsibility starting April 1, 2027, reporting to