Assistant Director of School Business Operations Job Westport area,Connecticut USA,Finance & Banking

Position Type:
Administration/School Business Administrator

Date Posted:
5/4/2026

Location:
Town School Office

Date Available:
07/06/2026

Closing Date:
05/26/2026
Position Description:

The primary responsibility of this position is business data analysis and reporting, including, but not limited to budget variances, fund balances, creation of financial reports, and state and federal reporting.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications:

BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field - Advanced degree preferred;
Minimum 5 years' experience with accounting or data analysis;
Experience in a municipal/public school setting preferred;
Experience in preparing quarterly and year-end financial reports, and monthly reconciliations;
Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions;
Knowledge of E-Finance+ or similar municipal/public school accounting software;
Knowledge of computer applications and business software including Microsoft Office and G Suite;
Knowledge of insurance and benefits administration;
Experience with the contracting of services and contract administration;
Strong written and verbal skills; and
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Chief Financial Officer and the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary: A competitive compensation package will be offered that is both commensurate with the candidate's experience and credentials.

Start Date: July 6, 2026

Final date to receive applications: May 26, 2026

Application Procedure:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2109 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2109 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.