Director of Finance and Operations

Blackstone-Millville Regional School District

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in educational finance and operations management.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Proven experience in budget development and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to school finance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the superintendent in creating and implementing the district strategic plan.
  • Oversee finance and operational functions, including food service management.
  • Prepare timely financial reports for the school committee's review.
  • Collaborate with administrators to align resources with district priorities.
  • Evaluate finance department staff and guide their development.
  • Recommend fiscal policy changes to enhance district operations.
  • Manage all aspects of budget preparation and ensure alignment with district goals.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Access to resources and support for administrative functions.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Collaborative working environment with district leadership.
  • Engagement with statewide educational initiatives and networks.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities: Leadership and Management: a. Provides leadership assistance to the superintendent for the development, promotion, and implementation of the district's strategic plan and its goals, priorities and objectives. b. Oversees the finance, operations areas and functions of the district, including the food service department. c. Prepares accurate and timely financial and data reporting for the school committee monthly and as needed. d. Works cooperatively with all administrators to understand district priorities and identify resources and fiscal strategies to support the programmatic needs of all students. e. Evaluates and supports finance department's administrative staff. f. Makes recommendations to the superintendent on fiscal policy and procedural additions, changes, or improvements. Finance: a. Development and preparation of an annual budget that is designed to support district goals and schools' priorities. b. Coordinates and supervises the district's annual budget process and provides continuous guidance to the superintendent. c. Supervises and manages all financial and operational areas of the district including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing and reporting, technology support, benefits administration, transportation, food service, facilities, and treasury. d. Management and reporting requirements of all federal, state, and local revenue to the district. e. Management and reporting requirements of all federal, state, and local grants, both entitlement and competitive. f. Oversight of all student activity accounts, fee collections and deposits, and all other accounts receivable. g. Prepares necessary statements, reports, and financial data as needed, particularly for audit purposes. h. Acts as the Chief Procurement Officer. Facilities: a. Along with district facilities director, oversees all aspects of buildings and grounds, and facilities management. b. Keeps the superintendent updated and informed of mandates, regulations, requirements, and compliance issues related to the operations of school facilities. c. Supervises and evaluates district facilities director. d. Develops annual budget to support the upkeep and maintenance of existing facilities. e. Develops multi-year capital asset plan with facilities director to include equipment. f. Works directly with Massachusetts School Building Authority on the appropriate projects. g. Other duties as designated by the superintendent or school committee.

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