Executive Director of Business & Operations

The Executive Director of Business & Operations is responsible for the administration of the overall financial and business operations of the district. The Executive Director advises the Superintendent regarding fiscal and operations management issues and plays a critical role in budget development, bargaining strategy, financial planning, and analyzing District program expenditures to ensure fiscal and budget integrity. This position provides leadership and direct supervision to Operations Directors (Transportation, Technology, Food Service, and Facilities), overseeing district operational departments to ensure effective management, regulatory compliance, and strong support for overall district operations.

• Responsible for annual budget development processes, administration, and long‑range financial planning for the district, including developing, implementing, and facilitating processes for establishing baseline and comparative data, assessing needs, gathering input, analyzing options, creating scenarios, facilitating discussions, presenting drafts, soliciting feedback, presenting proposals, and getting approvals
• Regularly attends school board meetings to provide business and financial updates.
• Participates as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet
• Advises the Superintendent’s Cabinet on all fiscal matters, providing feedback and keeping the Superintendent informed.
• Assists the Superintendent’s Cabinet in the development of business policies, procedures, and programs to improve efficiency and service and to ensure clear guidance to staff, effective communication to the community, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Administers the District’s financial program within Federal, State and County legal requirements and budget limitations; assures timely and accurate financial reporting; assures proper internal controls, audit documentation and records maintenance.
• Aligns resources with District goals and priorities through budget development and management.
• Manages the finance and business function of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, expenditure, and internal audit systems for all funds.
• Directs the review of all business‑related contracts to ensure compliance of District and legal guidelines.
• Prepares a wide variety of documentation (e.g., financial reports, bonds, fiscal budget, program results) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying accurate and timely information to the Superintendent, Board, and other District personnel.
• Presented information (e.g., services, regulations, financial changes) to the Superintendent, District staff, Board and public for the purpose of conveying financial services information.
• Directs and coordinates compilation, analysis, and consolidation of budget information; assures proper budgetary controls and transfer of funds to accomplish approved financial objectives; administers and directs the program of accounting for District funds.
• Directs, evaluates, supervises and provides oversight/leadership to assigned personnel to ensure effective delivery of services to schools, departments, and the community; conducts performance appraisals, makes recommendations for appropriate employment actions and promotes professional growth for employees.
• Provides direct supervision and evaluation of Operations Directors ensuring alignment with district goals, performance expectations, and continuous improvement practices.
• Supports Operations Directors in fulfilling state and federal reporting requirements, offering guidance on compliance, data accuracy, fiscal accountability, and timely submission of mandated reports.
• Collaborates with Operations Directors to manage departmental operations, including budget oversight, problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and implementation of efficient systems that promote safe, effective, and student‑centered services.
• Leads and/or facilitates District committees pertaining to areas of responsibility, including levy and/or bond committees.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships with school site administration and…