School Finance Director

What you will do

Create school finance and fiscal stewardship informational resources that help members understand complex financial topics. You will also support IASB advocacy related to school funding and provide technical guidance to members and stakeholders through timely analysis, clear communications, and educational programming.

• Develop member tools and resources on fiscal stewardship and financial management, including written overviews, tip sheets, and planning tools.
• Produce accurate reports and explanations in formats that work for IASB staff, members, legislators, and other audiences.
• Respond quickly and accurately to internal and external financial data and information requests, questions, and planning needs.
• Conduct statistical analysis of variations to the school finance formula suggested by IASB staff and members, governmental entities, other organizations, or developed internally.
• Deliver presentations and workshops at conferences and meetings, including IASB and Iowa Association of School Business Officials events, area superintendent meetings, legislative meetings, and more.
• Support coordination of the Iowa Superintendents Finance and Leadership Consortium (ISFLC) workshops, collaborating with contracted staff at UNI.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programming for IASB members, which may include webinars and other workshop formats.
• Coordinate and/or provide instruction across IASB and Iowa Association of School Business Officials events.
• Participate in public policy and committee work on school finance matters as assigned.
• Assist with assessing the effectiveness and usability of data collected and shared with IASB members.
• Maintain working relationships with counterparts at the Department of Education, Department of Management, Department of Revenue, State Auditor, and Legislative Services Agency.
• Represent the association in a non-partisan, credible, and collaborative manner.

Requirements

• Degree in math, business, finance, statistics, accounting, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience with Iowa school funding, school budgeting, financial management, and internal controls. Knowledge of GAAP principles for local governments preferred.
• Strong technology aptitude and ability to use software and web-based applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong public speaking and presentation ability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with close attention to accuracy and detail.

Preferred experience and authorization

• School finance experience: 7 years (preferred)
• Authorization to work as an Iowa School Business Official (preferred)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (preferred)

Work terms and essential functions

Employment is at will. The work location is hybrid remote in Des Moines, IA 50312. Essential functions include preparing and providing clear, concise, accurate written and verbal resources, and representing the association’s interests in a non-partisan, collaborative manner.

• Frequently walk and/or stand for extended periods
• Sit at and operate a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift or carry materials or equipment over 15 pounds
• Walk up and down stairs
• Drive a vehicle