Director of Finance

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT www.ffc8.org / Employment
Administration

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 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
- 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

Pay: $138,059.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $138,059 - $205,000