Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Des Moines Public Schools is looking for and accepting applications from dynamic leaders inSchool Finance for our Director ofFinancial Planning and Analysisposition.

The salary range shared below represents the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills work experience and education. This position will also qualify for a 14% Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) in addition to the base salary.

Des Moines Public Schools offers up to $6000 towards relocation costs.

Job Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Department: Business and Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Highest Level Supervised: Accountants

Job Summary:

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) provides leadership and oversight for district-wide financial planning budgeting forecasting and analytical activities. This position supervises a team of analysts and staff accountants and is responsible for developing analyzing and monitoring the districts financial plans budget and key financial reports to ensure compliance with law and regulatory requirements. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for providing information to the department and senior leaders to support informed decision-making financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and lead the development of the districts annual budget including projecting current-year expenditures developing budget assumptions and finalizing budget submissions. Monitor budget performance throughout the year analyze variances and recommend corrective actions as needed.
2. Provide strategy and direction for the development maintenance and enhancement of financial models and tools (including Anaplan) to support multi-year forecasting spending authority and solvency analysis.
3. Prepare various reports and financial documents including but not limited to:
   • Aid & Levey reports and related worksheets;
   • School Budget Review Committee applications;
   • Quarterly General Fund and financial reports for the Board;
   • Accurate and timely interim and final financial reports including adjusting journal entries prepared by staff accountants and district personnel as needed;
   • Budget Guarantee items budget amendment documentation and supporting materials for the Board;
   • Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) requests and other requested financial submissions related to grants and programs;
   • Compliance with state and federal reporting for responsible areas included the Certified Annual Report (CAR) the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) schedules;
   • Year-end and reoccurring accounting entries including AEA flow-through entries and nonpublic textbook transactions; and
   • Other reports and financial documents as may be required or requested by the Chief Financial Officer.
4. Oversee the financial and programmatic monitoring of grants ELL costs and other program-specific financial activity including special education supplements.
5. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that costs including staffing costs are accurately coded and charged to appropriate accounts.
6. Lead the single audit efforts with external auditors.
7. Supervise and manage staff accountants and analysts supporting grants enterprise funds special education transportation and program decision analysis.
8. Lead team meetings and cross-departmental discussions providing clear direction coaching and value-added financial insight.
9. Receive research prepare and communicate information requests to appropriate department and / or district staff.
10. Monitor assess and report the financial impact of legislation and regulatory changes to district funds to the Chief Financial Officer.
11. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations seminars course work and collaboration. Participate in professional development opportunities for continued learning of school business accounting issues including research and solutions for best practice.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent business degree.
• Work Experience:
• 7-10 years of experience with general ledger and financial reporting
• Five years previous supervisory experience
• Licensure or Certification:
• CPA Certificate or Masters degree in accounting or equivalent business degree.
• School Business Official license by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or enroll upon hiring

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Effective written and oral communication and presentation ability to respond in a timely manner to both internal and external individuals and organizations.
2. Ability to prioritize tasks anddetermine proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
3. Demonstrated ability to implement and lead continuous improvement practices for the department and district.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead through periods associated with crucial deadlines completing responsibilities that require proven organizational skills attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
5. Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and/ or governmental accounting standards
6. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
7. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ERP system.
8. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines.
9. Maintain confidentiality.
10. Attend work on a prompt and regular
11. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other

Physical Requirements:

• Moves throughout the building to access meetings and information.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time during shift.
• Drive or provide transportation suitable to accommodate responsibilities throughout the district.

HR Signature: Date:03/11/2026

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

Required Experience:

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