Director of Finance and Fiscal Strategy

Director Of Finance And Fiscal Strategy

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no typical Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

The Director of Finance and Fiscal Strategy serves as the District's chief financial leader and is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of all financial, budgetary, accounting, purchasing, and business operations. This executive leadership role is central to maintaining the District's fiscal integrity, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and advancing best practices in public-sector financial management. As a key member of the District's executive leadership team, the Director serves as a strategic advisor on all matters related to financial planning, resource allocation, organizational sustainability, risk management, and long-term fiscal strategy. The Director leads the development of transparent financial systems and processes that support student achievement while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources. The Director plays a critical role in safeguarding the District's financial health through rigorous internal controls, continuous process improvement, strategic budgeting, and data-informed decision making. Working collaboratively with district leaders, the Director helps ensure that organizational priorities, investments, and operational decisions are fiscally sustainable and aligned with the District's strategic goals. This position requires a highly skilled financial executive with a demonstrated record of fiscal leadership and success in a public-sector environment, preferably within a Minnesota school district. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in budgeting, forecasting, auditing, financial controls, and long-range planning, along with a proven ability to build financial confidence, organizational trust, and operational excellence. This position requires a forward-thinking financial leader capable of guiding the District through fiscal complexities, changing revenue environments, and long-term sustainability challenges in support of student success.