As a recognized leader in the state of Kansas, the Gardner Edgerton School District has established goals and implements programs/policies that reach far beyond merely meeting expectations. Our commitment to excellence and passion for working with young people has created a world class organization whose primary objective is to maximize the potential of all students, while providing an enriching, professional experience for our staff.

Gardner Edgerton USD 231 serves the communities of Gardner and Edgerton in the southwest corner of Johnson County, Kansas. At the heart of two growing communities, Gardner Edgerton schools educate approximately 6,200 students. The district includes seven elementary schools (PreK-4), three middle schools (5-8) and one high school (9-12). Part of the high school is a stand-alone Advanced Technical Center (with trades programs), a TRAILS Facility (a transitional program for students with special needs ages 18-21) and a culinary kitchen and bistro.

Position Goal: The Executive Director of Business and Finance (EDBF) serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the District and is a key member of the District’s administrative leadership team, providing both strategic leadership and operational management to the District. The EDBF reports directly to the assistant superintendent and assists other administrative directors and building principals on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, budget management, resource allocation, and the securing of new funding for facility needs. The EDBF also has primary operational responsibility for the business services department, including financial oversight and audit, and insurance and benefit contracts. The EDBF is responsible for assisting with District initiatives (building projects, ERP integration, etc.) and plays a primary role in District strategic planning. The EDBF also serves as the financial liaison and sits on the Board of Directors for the USD 231 Endowment Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

o Minimum five years of exceptional leadership in a high-level financial role

o Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or accounting, or related field – Master’s preferred

o CPA preferred

o Minimum five years of financial experience, including high-level management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 100 employees

o Knowledge of not-for-profit and/or fund accounting preferred with demonstrated evidence of familiarity of national trends and best practices in school finance

o Experience in operational and strategic planning, policy development and financial analysis

o Proven record of successful strategic and fiscal planning

o Strong professional ethics

o Ability to think creatively, collaboratively and strategically

o Good digital, written and oral communication skills

o Open, collaborative and engaging management style that promotes partnerships and builds strong relationships across communities

o Commitment to the mission of a K-12 public school district

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Support Services

Supervises: Business and Finance Department staff

General Responsibilities:

o Work independently, as well as a member of a team

o Able to build rapport with employees

o Develop and implement effective policy and procedures

o Provide effective leadership, management and communication skills

o Ability to effectively manage time, tasks and responsibilities

o Compile and maintain accurate and complete records and reports in a timely manner

o Keep information and records confidential

o Implement and follow all department and district policies

o Ensure all activities conform to district guidelines

o Support philosophy and vision of USD 231

o Articulate a financial vision and to motivate the USD 231 community to use its resources

efficiently and creatively

o Implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the

Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

o Financial Strategy Development and Implementation: The EDBF has a broad strategic

portfolio that includes collaborating with the district administrative team to put the District’s

resources to best use in advancing its mission

o Chief Business Officer: The EDBF provides leadership, insight, vision and an integrated

financial planning that optimizes resources in support of the District’s mission and strategic

priorities

o Committee Chair: Serves as the chair of the District’s finance committee of the Board of

Education

o Operational Responsibility: Supervises the Business Office staff in the daily operations of

payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and risk management

o Supervise financial affairs of the District including internal control procedures, accounting

processes, and financial reporting

o Prepare monthly financial statements and treasurer’s report for review and approval by the

District finance committee and Board of Education

o Insure District claim payments are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with

state law

o Effectively manage the District’s long-term bond rating with Standard & Poor’s

o Develop fiscal year revenue and expenditure projections for District operations as

recommended by the superintendent and Board of Education

o Responsible for the adhering to Kansas State Department of Education reporting deadlines,

including the preparation of the related state budget documents, monthly cash balance

submissions, annual statistical reports, and submissions for state aid reimbursements

o Short-term and long-term management of the District’s local mill levy to achieve long-term

strategic planning initiatives

o Perform treasury management functions, adhering to state law governing allowable

investments

o Insure compliance with state and federal Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements

o Oversight of the opening, closing, and monitoring of all checking, savings, and investment

accounts of the District

o Coordinate the annual District audits with the independent CPA audit firm, Kansas

Department of Education, and other entity audits as needed

o Evaluate and implement accounting practices in compliance with the Regulatory Basis of

Accounting, Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAGG)

o Insure timely submission of Medicaid related reimbursements via School District

Administrative Claiming and annual Medicaid Cost Reports

o Closely monitor and interpret effects of legislative activity surrounding Kansas school

finance

o Oversee the timely completion of monthly bank reconciliations

o Maintain effective community relations with media outlets regarding school finance matters

and timely address financial concerns from patrons and taxpayers

o Insure respective departments are conducting annual inventory processes for District assets

o Supervision of payroll preparations and timely filing of KPERS pay period reporting,

quarterly 941s and unemployment returns

o Collaborate with the local teacher’s union/bargaining unit during annual contract

negotiations, including the compilation of requested financial and benefits data

o Prepare, present, and address financial matters at monthly Board of Education meetings, as

requested by the superintendent and Board of Education

o Responsible for debt management processes, including but not limited to continuing

disclosure requirements, refunding opportunities, and final written allocations

o Structure risk-management programs that appropriately balances cost and risk for the District’s property and casualty, and worker’s compensation policies

o Oversee all employee benefit contracts and renewals, including the District’s health insurance, dental insurance, ancillary product insurance, and 403(b) voluntary retirement and 457 deferred compensation plans

o Keep current with education laws and practices relating to school finance

o Work directly with Executive Director of Human Resources to ensure compliance with labor laws

o Seasonal evening/weekend working hours required

o Assumes any additional responsibilities as directed

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

o Work in multiple settings

o Work in noisy and crowded environments

o Good physical agility which requires the following:

• Frequent bending

• Sitting

• Standing

• Walking

• Kneeling

• Reaching

o Physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials up to 40 pounds

Terms and Benefits:

o Compensation, work terms and fringe benefits per negotiated contract with USD 231 Board of Education

o 12-month basis

o Exempt status

o Evaluation per USD 231 Board of Education Policy

o Single dental and single medical insurance benefit

o Section 125/Cafeteria Plan

o KPERs retirement plan

Revised: May 2023

The Gardner Edgerton School District is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gardner, KS 66030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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