Director of Finance and Business Operations 1.0 FTE SY 2526

Wellesley, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

TheDirector of Finance and Business Operations is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the business office functions including accounts receivable accounts payable payroll and purchasing/procurement. The Director of Finance and Business Operations has financial responsibility oversight of the school-based Medicaid program student activity accounts scholarship funds grants (federal state and private) and cash capital addition the position oversees the school nutrition program and coordination with the contracted food service management company.

Overall Operations:

Supervise the Business Office units including accounts receivable accounts payable purchasing/procurement facility rental and payroll and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Wellesley Public Schools Business Office
Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations in the development of the annual operating and cash capital budgets including research and analysis of appropriate data for inclusion in the budget as well as compiling the budget document
Stay well-informed about best practices and innovations in the management of public school finances and oversee compliance with state town and school district rules regulations and policies
Develop review and maintain up-to-date documentation of financial policies and procedures for use by school and department administrators and by internal business office staff; monitor for compliance
Collaborate with key external partners including the Town of Wellesley and its departments outside auditing firms and state and federal agencies
Oversee the facility rental program and ensure compliance with School Committee policies and procedures
Provide training and support to district staff on all aspects of business operations
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and / or Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications:

Licensed as a School Business Administrator or ability to become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Designation as Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) preferred or willing to work toward certification within the first year of employment
Bachelors degree in business administration accounting or school administration required Masters degree preferred
Thorough knowledge of public-school finance including knowledge of and state laws governing the financing of public schools and a broad working knowledge of state funding for public education accounting municipal business practices and budget development
Knowledge of MUNIS or related accounting financial management system
Five or more years experience in budget grants management and financial administration including financial modeling trend analysis and forecasting.
Advanced skill with standard computer applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical aptitude with an ability to see the big picture while maintaining impeccable attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop effective collegial and cooperative working relationships with all constituencies with the school community and municipal departments
Ability to supervise staff and develop skills and teamwork within the Business office
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints

Required Experience:

Director

Overall Operations:

Supervise the Business Office units including accounts receivable accounts payable purchasing/procurement facility rental and payroll and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Wellesley Public Schools Business Office
Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations in the development of the annual operating and cash capital budgets including research and analysis of appropriate data for inclusion in the budget as well as compiling the budget document
Stay well-informed about best practices and innovations in the management of public school finances and oversee compliance with state town and school district rules regulations and policies
Develop review and maintain up-to-date documentation of financial policies and procedures for use by school and department administrators and by internal business office staff; monitor for compliance
Collaborate with key external partners including the Town of Wellesley and its departments outside auditing firms and state and federal agencies
Oversee the facility rental program and ensure compliance with School Committee policies and procedures
Provide training and support to district staff on all aspects of business operations
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and / or Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications:

Licensed as a School Business Administrator or ability to become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Designation as Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) preferred or willing to work toward certification within the first year of employment
Bachelors degree in business administration accounting or school administration required Masters degree preferred
Thorough knowledge of public-school finance including knowledge of and state laws governing the financing of public schools and a broad working knowledge of state funding for public education accounting municipal business practices and budget development
Knowledge of MUNIS or related accounting financial management system
Five or more years experience in budget grants management and financial administration including financial modeling trend analysis and forecasting.
Advanced skill with standard computer applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical aptitude with an ability to see the big picture while maintaining impeccable attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop effective collegial and cooperative working relationships with all constituencies with the school community and municipal departments
Ability to supervise staff and develop skills and teamwork within the Business office
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints