CFO Finance & Accounting

Director of Finance

Fayette County Public Schools FINANCIAL ACCT BUDGT BENF SRVS - Lexington, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5820800

Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Director of Finance

Job Summary

Plan, organize, and coordinate the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax collection units of the Department of Financial Services. Provide assistance, as needed, to the Associate Directors of Payroll and Benefits Services.

Essential Job Functions

Plan, organize and coordinate the accounts payable, accounts receivable and tax collection units of the Department of Financial Services

Provide assistance, as needed, to the Associate Directors of Payroll and Benefits Services

Coordinate financial activities with other District departments and schools

Assure internal controls are established, maintained and documented

Assist in the maintenance and preparation of District-wide financial records and programs

Meet periodically with staff to resolve issues, communicate new developments and to assure operating objectives are understood and accomplished

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Practices, policies and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, standards and procedures

Oral and written communication skills

Research methods and report writing techniques

Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management

Computer applications and Enterprise ERP (aka MUNIS)

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Personnel requirements of the District

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize and coordinate the accounts payable, accounts receivable and tax units of the Department of Financial Services

Assist, as needed, the Associate Directors of Payroll and Benefits Services

Prepare, communicate and deliver presentations both orally and in writing

Coordinate and monitor the financial systems of the District

Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies

Perform professional and technical statistical function

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field

Use financial computer programs efficiently

Prioritize and schedule work

Train, supervise and evaluate personnel

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree and one of the following: 12 hours of accounting class hours or four years professional experience in a business setting or at least two years’ experience in school finance. Masters Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field (preferred).

Licenses or Certifications:

Certified School Financial Management Certification (preferred)

Special Requirements: N/A

Physical Demands

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Requires attendance at all hours of day/night to oversee requirements of the division.

Job Categories

Administration Business/Finance

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Connie Carr

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Salary: $93,235 to $142,802 Per Year

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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