Executive Director of Finance and Business

TITLE: Executive Director of Finance and Business

LOCATION: Central Office and Training Center

The Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 21- 000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy- the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools- 28 elementary schools- 7 middle schools- and 5 college and career academies/high schools- we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic- 24% African American- 9% White- and 6% Asian. To serve our students- the district employs approximately 4-000 employees including more than 1-800 teachers. 

Executive Director of Finance and Business

JOB GOAL:

The Executive Director of Finance and Business- reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)- will support the day-to-day functions of the finance department and provide strong leadership and oversight to business operations- including purchasing- finance- and risk management. This position works closely with the COO to ensure strong cross-department collaboration- sound fiscal stewardship- and alignment with the district mission and strategic priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the development and growth of Business and Finance team Directors and managers.
• Collaborate with Finance on managing the district budget- ensuring accuracy and compliance with state requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Lead and support the district’s budgeting process- including zero-based budgeting- and co-lead budget meetings with the COO.
• Oversee and develop- as needed- policies for departments within finance and business operations.
• Review and support the development of effective procedural guidelines for purchasing- risk management- and finance functions.
• Support and advise the COO on all business and financial matters- including strategic planning- forecasting- and resource allocation.
• Engage in district insurance programs (health- general liability- workers’ compensation)- supporting renewals and negotiations.
• Oversee Local Consolidated Plan submissions and related reports for federal- state- and local grants- ensuring timely compliance.
• Support all district audits and provide required documentation and analysis to the COO and auditors.
• Provide oversight for risk management- inventory controls- and finance support to school treasurers- ensuring standardized practices and internal controls.
• Manage district-level reporting tied to key compliance deadlines- including the September 20th student count data reports.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers- vendors- governmental agencies- and other partners to support district operations.
• Exercise independent judgment to make decisions consistent with district values- vision- and mission.
• Evaluate all staff under direct supervision in alignment with Board policy and district expectations.
• Serve as district representative on the tax-sheltered committee.
• Co-create and oversee the Capital Improvement Plan in partnership with the Executive Director of Operations.
• Coordinate allocations of Certified and Classified staffing in alignment with budget and enrollment projections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an administrative position or related field of business/finance.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a profession related to business- finance- public administration- education- or human services.
• Experience in the education field preferred.

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION:

Maintains communication with all stakeholders which may include- but are not limited to- financial agencies- Board of Education- administrators- school personnel- and community organizations to enhance cooperative action supporting the district’s financial responsibilities and educational goals. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagram- or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports- general curriculum and learning theories- correspondence- and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators- staff- parents- students- and the general public. 

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- walk- stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- and depth perception. 

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety- work output and well-being. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students- peers- parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   261 days

SALARY: According to KCKPS salary schedule    

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORT TO: Superintendent of KCKPS/Chief Operating Officer

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring- compensation- terms- conditions- or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race- color- religion- sex/gender (to include orientation- identity or expression)- age- disability- national origin- genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.  

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59^th Street

Kansas City- KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title IX@kckps.org

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