Business Manager

McPherson USD 418 has a job opening for Director of Finance effective 6/1/2026.

Job will remain open until filled but preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 1- 2026.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution- a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration- accounting- finance- or related field or any satisfactory combination of additional experience and technical training which demonstrates the knowledge- skills and abilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
• Experience in public school financial management or such experience in other similar organizations with a minimum of five (5) years.
• Such other requirements as the Board of Education finds necessary including- but not limited to
  - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

Reports to:

Superintendent and/or designee

Supervises:
District Business Office Staff

Ensure that financial management functions of the school district and the special education cooperative are operated in a legal and efficient manner providing maximum support to the instructional program.

The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the financial operation of the district as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Finance
• Coordinate and manage the District's fiscal affairs- including budget development- financial planning and reporting- payroll- and other financial management programs.
• Provide the Board of Education with accurate and timely reports regarding the financial operation of the district.
• Participates with other administrators in the formulation of district policies and plans and advises district administrators and others of the financial- procedural- and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws- rules- policies- and procedures.
• Assist with district-wide planning to align the use of financial resources with the District’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure that financial initiatives are aligned with the District’s mission- beliefs- and strategic goals.
• Directs- reviews and participates in the analysis of laws- rules- regulations- opinions and decisions that affect the financial activities of the district.
• Supervise the district property and liability insurance programs- the investment of idle funds- and the management of real estate holdings.
• Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee concerning matters of finance- associated regulatory issues- and financial reporting requirements; and recommend necessary actions for the most efficient operation of the school system.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and/or designee in preparation of the annual budget- including collection and dissemination of available data for budget development and resource allocation- and communication of budget information to the general public.
• Review and monitor financial accounting and reporting activities- including preparation and maintenance of financial reports as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Periodically develop and disseminate forecasts of expenditures versus budgetary allocations.
• Coordinate work with auditors and oversee responses to and corrective actions of the independent financial audit findings.
• Coordinate work for the annual Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) fiscal audit.
• Coordinate the supervision of central office business personnel.
• Implement an ongoing process of fraud detection and prevention including annual methods for training employees.
• Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee in matters relating to: construction- maintenance- and operation of school facilities; long-range facility maintenance and replacement plan; and- replacement of district equipment and vehicles.

• Function as an advisor to the…