Director of Finance

Director of Finance JobID:

5559

Position Type:

Administration/Director Date Posted:

4/3/2026

Location:

Central Office Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

04/13/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY Date:

April 3, 2026

Position:

Director of Finance

Starting Date:

07/01/2026

Salary:

$138,059

• $205,000 (2025-2026 salary schedule
• Director)
• placement is dependent upon education and experience
• 261 day contract which includes 15 paid holidays and 20 vacation days

Description:

A Director of Finance is anticipated for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Function:

Committed to being fiscally responsible while overseeing financial functions of the District including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits, internal audits, purchasing and fixed assets. Supervise business office personnel in their daily operations. Comply with all district policies, the Colorado School Finance Act and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• CPA and/or MBA (preferred)
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in school district accounting (preferred)

Mission Statement:

"To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."

District Profile:

Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools. Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district's two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Big Picture High School, are both located in the city of Fountain. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.

Website Information:

District site: www.ffc8.org

Accounting & Payroll Office:

 https://www.ffc8.org/departments/accounting-and-payroll Closing Date for

Completed Application Packet:

April 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Application Procedure:

A completed packet must include:

• a certified employment application on-line at www.ffc8.org
• a letter of application
• a current resume
• two current letters of recommendation; two from colleagues and one from a supervisor in present district
• complete transcripts

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Interview Stream Digital Interview Attention:

Joel D. Hamilton Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 10665 Jimmy Camp Road Fountain, CO 80817 Timelines for hiring new

Administrator:

04/03/26 Vacancy posted 04/13/26 Application process closes 04/14/26 Paper screen 04/16/26 Central Office Interview 04/17/26 Optional Second Round Interview TBD Superintendent Interviews 04/22/26 Board of Education approval 07/01/26 Date of employment Attachment(s): Director of Finance Job Description.pdf