Financial Operations Analyst

Special School District Saint Louis County

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS AND FINANCE ADMIN - TOWN AND

COUNTRY, Missouri This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID:

5940851

Application Deadline:

Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Financial Operations Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION LINK

Strong financial operations depend on more than accurate numbers. As a Financial Operations Analyst with Special School District, you will use your analytical skills to help the Finance team understand trends, anticipate needs, and make informed decisions about District resources. You will work across Finance to strengthen processes, support major initiatives, and build shared knowledge that helps critical work continue smoothly as systems and responsibilities evolve. From financial analysis and reporting to process and technology improvements, your work will give District leaders reliable information and help build efficient, sustainable financial operations.

Financial analysts work at our Central Office, 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO, 63131, Monday through Friday, typically from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required

A minimum of three years of progressive responsibility with financial analysis, accounting, governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial operations required

Experience analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and communicating findings to organizational leadership required

Experience with governmental or public-sector finance preferred; Missouri public school finance experience strongly preferred

Experience supporting federal grants, financial audits, enterprise resource planning systems, or internal control processes preferred

Experience compiling and analyzing large datasets and communicating financial information and recommendations through clear written reports, presentations, and graphical representations required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations CPA, SFO, CGFM, or other related certification preferred

Posting open until: 10/05/2026

Salary $90,000 - $100,000/year based on education and experience

Calendar

12-month position

Benefits

Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems

Paid holidays

15 PTO days per year

20 vacation days accrued annually

Employee assistance program

Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$90,000 to $100,000 Annually