EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

About the role

Located at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Viera, the Executive Director of Finance assists the Superintendent with coordination, management, and oversight of the District’s fiscal affairs. Provides leadership in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Serves as a developmental executive training and mentorship role toward potential appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and oversee the District’s fiscal affairs.
• Provide leadership in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Deliver training, mentorship, and progressive responsibility toward potential appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management, accounting, budgeting, or financial operations, preferably within a public school district or comparable public‑sector organization.
• Experience working with large, complex operating budgets.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large K–12 public school district.
• Demonstrated experience preparing district‑level budgets and financial reports.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining or labor cost analysis.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Preferred: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certified Public Finance Officer or similar credential.

Pay

Grade 30 salary range: $112,000.00 – $128,136.00 annually (based on classification and pay plan for non‑bargaining employees).

Schedule

12‑month contract, 8.0 hours per day.