Description

Executive Director of Business Services
(Filling Vacancy)
8 hours/day, 260 days/year, Anticipated Start Date June 1, 2026
The Executive Director of Business Services administers the business and financial affairs of the Stanwood-Camano School District including budget development, accounting, purchasing, risk management, and capital projects.

Applicant File Screening - February 18

Interviews - February 27

Finalist Interviews - March 3 & 4

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Serves as the chief financial officer of the district, providing direction for and coordination of all fiscal services for the district.
• Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet.
• Supervises the fiscal supervisor, food services director, and capital projects staff.
• Serves as the district risk manager and supervises the risk management program.
• Directs the preparation of the district’s annual budget and fulfills all financial reporting requirements. Coordinates budget planning and financial projections, analyzes data and management information and makes recommendations that lead to sound fiscal decisions.
• Provides strategies for use in matters of fiscal and business such as budget preparation, revenue forecasting, demographic and enrollment projections, collective bargaining, school construction, property acquisition, and other matters associated with business services.
• Provides a variety of strategies to address staffing and compensation policies and practice, financing for major expenditures, bond sales and issuance of bonds, and expenditure priorities.
• Prepares, presents and interprets a variety of financial reports such as status of budget accounts and general financial condition of the district and reports monthly to the Superintendent and the Board of Directors.
• Provides accounting and budget support to all building administration and staff concerning fiscal operations.
• Administers and ensures efficient and comprehensive accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures to maintain budgetary and expenditure controls in accordance with the State accounting manual.
• Administers collection of monies; directs the accounting of all funds and financial transactions; ensures the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Directs the development, approval, and implementation of business and financial policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Serves as a member of the collective bargaining team for the district and provides the team information regarding financial ramifications of bargaining decisions.
• Works with staff and community to develop long-range planning recommendations to the Board regarding facilities planning.
• Develops bid specifications for the district.
• Directs activities associated with capital projects such as land acquisition, major facility improvements, facility additions, new building projects, etc.
• Job presence

     Please visit our district website at www.stanwood.wednet.edu for complete details.   

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skill in communicating financial affairs to staff, the Board of Directors, and community groups in both an oral and written form
• Skill in providing strong leadership in financial management
• Skill in effective decision-making
• Skill in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations and customer service
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Skill in utilizing information management systems to account for, control, and accurately report financial information
• Skilled in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google
• Ability to analyze financial data, make projections, and communicate information to a variety of constituents
• Ability to develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
• Ability to construct, implement and monitor timelines and meet deadlines on projects and reports
• Ability to work with and provide guidance to district administrators and staff
• Knowledge and skills in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and procedures governing school finance and operations
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance in a complex organization
• Recognized skills in building and supporting strong team members

Experience

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, finance, educational administration or a related field preferred. A Certified Public Accountant Certificate may substitute for the Master’s degree requirement.
• Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in business and finance. Experience with Washington school district business functions including three years in a supervisory capacity.

Special Requirements

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act.
• HIV/HBV Training (obtain within 30 days of hire date-district provided).