Anticipated Opening Director of Finance & Operations
Anticipated Opening Director of Finance & Operations
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$ 150000 - 165000
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Job Description
Silver Lake Regional School District and Union #31 is seeking applicants for an anticipated opening in July 2026. This is a full time position and an opportunity to join a vibrant dedicated team of leaders educators and community members.
LOCATION:
District Administration Building (Note: This position involves travel throughout the school district.)
POSITION SUMMARY:
As the chief business official the Director of Finance & Operations oversees all matters pertaining to operations the budget financial reporting payroll accounts payable accounts receivable and purchasing.
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure as a School Business Administrator is preferred. Unlicensed candidates are still encouraged to apply but applicants must be eligible for certification and/or a waiver.
- Designation as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) or the ability to obtain a MCPPO designation within one year of hire.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least three years of experience working in a business administrative and/or finance position preferably in a school setting
- Bachelors degree required; Masters Degree in a related field preferred
- Strong background and training in accounting
- Thorough current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to school finance funding budgeting and procurement
- Technology skills and experience with spreadsheet applications and other financial software required; because the district uses School ERP Pro formerly known as Infinite Visions experience with that application is desirable
- All prospective employees must undergo state-mandated criminal background checks (ie. CORI SORI and SAFSIS) and be deemed suitable for employment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with school committee members district staff and administrators town hall employees contractors vendors and the public
- Review and continuously improve systems to strengthen district finances and to optimize operational processes and workflows
- Create coordinate and direct budget development activities and budget administration processes
- Provide counsel to managers on fiscal and operational matters including assisting building principals as they develop building-based budgets
- Prepare and present financial reports to the School Committee state officials and the public as requested and in accordance with government regulations and mandates
- Generate projections of revenues and expenditures
- Oversee implementation and execution of grants
- Oversee planning budgeting and execution of revolving accounts
- Monitor and implement internal financial controls and auditing processes
- Monitor all expenditures and report the status of each account on a monthly basis
- Establish implement and monitor procedures for procurement
- Administer and supervise accounts payable payroll and warrant functions
- Provide data for contract negotiations and periodically participate in negotiations as the superintendent requests
- Monitor Circuit Breaker amounts for integration into the annual budgets
- Monitor a district-wide plan for the management of student activity and internal school-based funds
- Arrange and coordinate preparation of the annual financial audit and any internal audit assignments requested by the Superintendent or the School Committee
- Work closely and cooperatively with state and/or independent auditors
- Oversee student transportation including producing all reports fee collection and bid/contract negotiations
- Perform any duties assigned by the Superintendent
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Finance & Operations supervises the School Accountant Nutrition Services Director Accounts Payable Bookkeepers and the Payroll Coordinator.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation will be based upon the applicants skills and experience and will be regionally competitive.
The salary range for this position is $150000- $165000.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
