Director of Finance and Operations
$155,000–$175,000 year
On-site · Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Director/Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations leading the district’s financial management, budget development, forecasting, accounting, and operational functions across transportation, nutrition, facilities, and procurement; liaison to city officials and school community; drive strategic planning, compliance, and data-driven decision making aligned with instructional priorities; oversee procurement, grants, audits, and capital planning while supervising business office staff and ensuring adherence to Massachusetts laws and district policies.
Required Qualifications
- MA licensure as School Business Administrator and/or Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university
- Experience as a School Business Manager, Finance Director, or similar position
- Experience in budget development and monitoring, preferably in a school setting
- Deep knowledge of public school finance, including knowledge of state law governing the financing of public schools
- Strong understanding of state funding for public education, accounting, municipal business practices, budget development, and financial forecasting
- Working knowledge of the MUNIS financial system
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and information management systems
- Ability to perform and clearly communicate financial analyses
- Experience with procurement procedures, personnel management, and human relations
- Experience working with transportation software, overseeing transportation services
- Leadership and management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience collaborating, communicating, and working with multiple stakeholder groups
- Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications
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