Supervisor of Finance
Stillwater Area Public Schools - Stillwater, MN
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Position Type: Coordinator, Supervisor, Specialist/Supervisor Date Posted: 2/20/2026 Location: Central Services Building Supervisor of Finance Central Services Building Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same - our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here. Job Title: Supervisor of FinanceJob Summary: Coordination of financial services required by the district (e.g. accounting, budget, payroll). Timeline- Stillwater Area Public Schools are currently seeking a 1.0 FTE Supervisor of Finance at the Central Services Building. The first round of application review will begin on 2/27/26 and this position will be posted until filled. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. Three years of successful governmental or fund accounting experience. Supervisory experience. K-12 experience preferred. CPA, Minnesota School Finance experience preferred. Diversity: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Salary/Wage Information: The salary range for this position is $98,766 to $109,066 based on Level XII (D62) of the current Coordinators, Supervisors and Specialists Terms and Conditions. Duties & Responsibilities Directs and supervises department staff in the areas of accounting, finance and payroll and is responsible for their selection, work assignments, evaluation, work procedures, training, and discipline (if necessary) Manages accounting, payroll, cash, investments, and receivable operations of the district Develops and implements procedures to ensure accurate recording of revenue and expenditures. Manages the annual audit, including the creation and analysis of financial statements, coordination of fi eld work, and preparation of financial reporting documents Submits final audit documents to all required entities by the reporting deadlines Implements audit recommendations and new accounting standards. Coordinates District financial systems and processes. Evaluates and implements changes to processes as necessary (within compliance & statutory guidelines) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates Finance department cross-departmental work with Human Resources as necessary Provides technical assistance and advice in the use of financial software/systems. Review cash and investment accounts and coordinate transactions with financial institutions and/or investment firms as necessary. Prepare and file reports as required Assists in the development and preparation of the district's budget within Board of Education policy, guidelines & assumptions Assists with preparing budget projection models on a schedule and at the request of the Chief Financial Officer Prepares budget documents for presentations. Assists in the development of building/program budgets Performs other special projects and job-related duties as requested or assigned Skills & Abilities Knowledge of federal, state and district laws, regulations and guidelines covering public school finance and the ability to apply those regulations and guidelines to ensure the District remains in compliance. Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills. Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems. Highly developed program design, planning, and implementation skills and ability to effectively apply such skills in diverse and sometimes adversarial settings. An ability to convene the right individuals and direct the group toward reasonable resolutions of concerns and appropriate responses to special requests. Conflict management and mediation skills. Effective delegation skills and ability to provide clear direction and support to others. Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents. Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. Knowledge and skill in use of UFARS and Fund Accounting. Ability to sequence tasks. Highly developed technology skills: e.g. Windows, Microsoft Office/365, and financial systems. Knowledge, principles and practices of supervision and personnel management. Meeting facilitation skills. Ability to interpret data. Ability to understand and communicate Legislative initiatives. High tolerance for stress and an ability to handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines. Application Procedure: Apply online Address Application Materials to: Marie Schrul, Chief Financial Officer Attachment(s): Supervisor of Finance, JD.pdf
Created: 2026-03-04