Job Description:
Employment Opportunity for the
2025-2026 School Year
Director of Finance and Business Services
Supervisor:    Superintendent
Primary Responsibilities: Principal responsibility is to manage the District’s financial operations and annual budget preparation. Establish the finance and accounting policies and procedures for the District. Supervises, plans, and directs the non-instructional operations of the District.
Qualifications/Experience:
 Five years of successful experience as a financial officer in a school district or related organization. Experience in a Pre K to 12 school setting is strongly preferred. A Certified Public Accountant and Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations is preferred.
Terms of Employment: 
 Full-time, Twelve-month employee
Essential Functions:
? Supervise and direct staff performing duties relating to all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the District including budgeting, accounts payable, payroll and employee benefits and direct the implementation and interpretation of District policy and procedures relating to assigned areas.
? Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the District.
? Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the District’s needs. Bids and implements depository agreement.
? Calculates the District’s tax levy in compliance with statutory requirements.
? Serves as the District’s Bond Compliance Officer. Coordinates and implements District bond activities including financing, investment, capital expenditures and continuing disclosure in compliance with federal tax and securities law requirements and directives.
? Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Statement on Auditing Standards, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and other federal and state entity regulations.
? Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the District including monthly Board reports, annual audit, state and federal reporting.
? Monitor compliance with State, Federal and local laws and regulations.
? Implements a systematic process for district budget development and monitors the efficient expenditure of funds.
? Supervises purchasing procedures ensuring that the district bid process, including vendor selection, is administered in compliance with state statutes and Board of Education policies.
? Oversee the inventory of all fixed assets ensuring all are in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as the appropriate dispersal of district surplus property.
? Oversee District insurance plans and health care coverage analysis collaborating with the District’s benefits committee as appropriate.
? Develop five-year financial and enrollment projections.
? Serves as the District trustee and oversees administration of the District’s retirement trust.
? Manages the District’s risk assessment.
? Serves as a District representative in salary discussions and employee relation issues with employee groups.
? Other duties as assigned
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Any qualified person who would like to be considered as a candidate for this position should apply online at:
                                    https://www.applitrack.com/mrhschools/onlineapp/
“Notice of Non-Discrimination”
The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District is committed to maintaining an educational and workplace environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. The District is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion and contracted service.
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Posting:  04/18/2025
 
*MRH School District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.