Executive Director of Finance and Business

KCK • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the education field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive