Executive Director of Finance/Business Services

Position Type: Administrator Date Posted: 9/24/2026 Location: District Services Center START DATE: January 1, 2027 DUTY DAYS: 225 Duty Days Help shape the future of a strong, innovative school district. Spring Lake Park Schools is looking for an accomplished, collaborative finance leader to join our highly effective executive and board team as the leader of finance and business services.

Serving more than 6,000 students in Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, our district combines a strong financial foundation with an ambitious vision for engaging, personalized learning. This is an opportunity to lead in a district where thoughtful financial management and innovative learning go hand in hand. Spring Lake Park Schools is in a positive fiscal position, with a history of strategic management of resources, effective board governance, long-tenured executive leadership and strong community support.

At the same time, we continue to look ahead - creating the conditions for students and staff to thrive now and into the future. We are seeking a strategic partner and collaborative leader who can sustain what is working, strengthen what comes next and help shape the future of Spring Lake Park Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success leading school system finance and business operations
• Demonstrated success working with executive leaders and leading high-performing teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of internal and external partners
• Advanced degree in business with experience in educational operations, or an advanced degree in administration; CPA and/or Minnesota administrative licensure strongly preferred SALARY: Group Administrator Position Executive Director of Finance/Business Services (title and responsibilities dependent on qualifications and experience) Rate of Pay Highly competitive based on experience, $180,000-200,000.00/yr with additional responsibility pay depending on experience, qualifications and assigned responsibilities Benefits Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA Other Salary pro-rated based on start date. HIRING TIMELINE AND SUPPORT: We will interview candidates as they apply. The start date will be determined with the successful candidate. The start date could be as soon as January 2027 and no later than July 1, 2027. We have designed a timeline that provides opportunities for strong succession support and a seamless transition. HOW TO APPLY Open until filled with applications reviewed as they are submitted beginning October 1, 2026. Apply online at www.springlakeparkschools.org. If any questions or inquiries, please contact Dr. Jeff Ronneberg, Superintendent at jronne@district16.org or Anthony Mayer, Executive Director of Human Resources at amayer@district16.org. Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.