Finance Director

Frontline Applicant Tracking – Buena Vista School District R 31

• Position Type: Administration / Finance Director
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location: Buena Vista School District Administration
• Date Available: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, the district Finance Director works closely with the Superintendent and Board of Education to ensure district finances are compliant and of high quality. The Finance Director oversees, monitors, and collaborates with building principals and department supervisors, manages financial budgets and expenditures throughout the District, and communicates the budget development process to the Board of Education and public stakeholders. The Finance Director supports the district’s mission and vision statements as approved by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related business field
• Licensure: CPA preferred
• Experience: Governmental Accounting preferred
• Contract Days: 235-245 days (scheduled with supervisor)
• Compensation: Base pay on the 2026-2027 salary schedule – $75,000 (placement on pay scale is dependent upon experience)
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules, and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Budget development and oversight
• Assists with salary and benefits recommendations for all school district employees
• Creates communications for financial trends to the superintendent, Board, and community
• Evaluates Colorado school finance forecasts and formulas to apply to district budgeting strategies
• Engages in future financial planning
• Month‑end reconciliations
• Grants management
• Oversees the district's purchasing and banking activities
• Federal/state claiming and reporting
• Financial transparency compliance
• Maintains fixed assets and inventories
• Works closely with auditors in preparation of annual audits
• Prepares certification of mill annually
• In coordination with the superintendent, supervises accounts payable
• Manages accounts receivable
• Handles liability insurance for the district
• Attends some evening meetings as required

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Superintendent. (Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Governmental accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to intended audiences
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of best practices in accounting
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to problem‑solve
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism
• Ability to manage time and deadlines
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in a standard office environment. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, go up and down stairs, lift up to 10 lbs, and work in front of a computer.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, telephones, and fax machines.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required, including some travel and overnight stays to attend state‑wide conferences.

Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Interviews: February 26, 2026

Attachments

• Admin Director 25-26 Pay Scale
• Benefit Guide 2026