Director - Finance

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight for all financial operations including budget support, payroll administration and accounts payable.

• Direct the annual budget development and execution, collaborating with the superintendent and assistant superintendent.
• Collaborate closely with district administration, department heads, and school principals to align operational budgets with instructional goals and promote fiscal responsibility.
• Prepare and present necessary budget amendments throughout the fiscal year to accurately reflect changing district needs.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial guidelines, district policies, and established internal control procedures.
• Analyze financial information to identify potential budget variances, perform cost projections and statistical analyses.
• Invest and monitor district fund balances to ensure adequate resources are available for the operation of the district.
• Evaluate financial operations on a continuous basis to identify efficiencies, streamline department-wide workflows, and implement process improvements.
• Review purchase orders to ensure compliance with the fund accounting standards and alignment with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) coding guidelines.
• Administer the district purchasing card program.
• Perform financial processes (bank reconciliation and financial reports).
• Compile financial and statistical data for the purpose of providing third‑party reporting.
• Ensure transparency and fiscal accountability by presenting regular monthly and quarterly financial updates to the Board of Education.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit coordination.
• Compile financial information for annual reporting to state and federal agencies, including the Annual Secretary of the Board (AS ) and Final Expenditure (FER) reports.
• Manage the year‑end payroll process, ensuring the timely and accurate generation and filing of W‑2s in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of financial management and electronic time‑keeping systems to ensure data integrity.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; experience in school finance is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures, payroll, audit, and budgeting.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations, apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations and apply financial concepts.
• Evidence of leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with professional/support staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional, collaborative relationships with district staff, administration, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality.

• Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Support Services.
• 12‑month position.
• Minimum Salary: $97,470 (higher placement based on prior relevant experience).

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.