Director of Finance and Operations

Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager

Date Posted:
6/18/2026

Location:
Systemwide

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Director of Finance & Operations

Ellington Public Schools

As a district, Ellington is committed to advancing student achievement through positive school culture and climate, outstanding teaching and leadership, a strong, standards-based curriculum, and effective assessment practices. This commitment extends to providing the most effective and efficient non-instructional personnel to appropriately support the educational program. Our district population continues to grow and to become diverse, as we welcome students speaking more than 17 different languages and actively participating in the Open Choice program.

Vision

Ellington students will be prepared to enter a rapidly changing and complex world with strong academic skills, breadth of knowledge, depth of understanding, commitment to others, and the attitudes necessary to become productive, contributing citizens.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Ellington Public Schools is seeking a strategic, dedicated, and highly analytical leader to serve as the Director of Finance and Operations. This senior leadership position is responsible for the overall financial and operational management of the school district. The Director will oversee budget development, financial planning, accounting, payroll, purchasing, facilities management, school security, student transportation, and food services.

The ideal candidate will ensure that the district's financial and operational resources are effectively and efficiently utilized to support the educational mission of Ellington Public Schools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Budget Development:
  Plans, executes, and monitors the annual operating and capital budgets; assists the Superintendent in providing and presenting information to the Board of Education, town boards, and members of the community.
• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with municipal, state (CSDE), and federal regulations.
• Preparation, analysis, and present monthly financial reports to the Board of Education.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and manage the implementation of auditor recommendations.
• Coordinate to ensure timely preparation of grant applications and financial reports as required by state and federal agencies, including but not limited to EFS, ED141,
• High level oversight of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Administer, forecast, and financially manage the district's self-insured medical and dental benefit programs.
• Assist the Superintendent with collective bargaining and labor relations, providing financial modeling and data analysis for union negotiations.
• Ensure proper procurement of all goods/services in accordance with the district's purchasing policies and state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Serve as a key member of the Superintendent's Central Office Executive Team.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of district-wide health, safety, and security initiatives to ensure a secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise the district's food service program, ensuring financial viability and compliance with state and federal nutritional guidelines.
• Oversee the contracted transportation company and internal van drivers to ensure efficient operation of the district's student transportation and daily bussing operations.
• provide high-level oversight of district facilities and grounds, ensuring a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for students and staff.
• Administer the Board of Education's facility use policies, coordinating building access, liability compliance, and custodial coverage for all after-hours building use by external groups and town departments.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Board of Education's Finance and Operations committees, responsible for developing agendas, preparing comprehensive reports, and presenting data to guide committee decisions.
• Oversight of fleet management.
• Manage all district insurance portfolios, serving as the…