Director of Finance and Operations

GOAL:Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent/Principal of Schools the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for all administrative and advisory work relative to the finance business and operations of the Amesbury Public School District. The Director of Finance and Operations shall provide leadership in the areas of budget development financial oversight and planning accounting human resources and benefits administration building maintenance energy management transportation food services capital projects and planning and all other long-range planning. The Director for Finance and Operations will serve as an integral part of the Superintendents Leadership Team. QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts Licensure as a School Business Administrator Knowledge of and experience in M.G.L. 30b Procurement procedures; Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification preferred Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or Public Administration preferred. Familiarity with Softright & Munis preferred Broad working knowledge of payroll and benefits administration accounting business practices budget development and state laws governing the financing of public schools and state-mandated educational programs. Collaborative and effective interpersonal and leadership skills Minimum of 5 years in a business office setting preferred Excellent speaking and writing skills including the effective utilization of computers technology and information management toolsRESPONSIBILITIES:1. Financial Management and Planning Plans develops directs coordinates and maintains an integrated financial program which supports the School Committee and Superintendents commitment to an effective financial management and long-range planning program Conducts multi-year forecasting of revenues expenses enrollment projections and other data to assist the school system in achieving its goals and priorities Assures that the accounting system is in compliance with state federal and local laws as well as sound accounting principles (chart of accounts student activities grants revolving funds) Supervises and evaluates business office personnel Oversees the management of all funds including Federal and State grants capital project funds revolving funds student activity funds and the general fund Participates in all audits including the annual financial audit and program audits. Initiates improvements or corrections as recommended in these audits Prepares quarterly financial statements as requested by the Superintendent/School Committee Oversees preparation of the State End-of-Year Financial Report and periodic progress reports and other documents as required by the Superintendent Develops guidelines to protect district resources and assist administrators in controlling expenditures and initiate cost saving measures2. Annual School District Budget Develops the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Leadership Team and assists in presenting and communicating details of the budget to the School Committee city officials staff taxpayers and other constituencies Works closely with principals and business office personnel to effectively train and communicate budget procedures and protocols in support of teaching and learning3. Purchasing/Accounting Develops and reviews all bid specifications and contracts in accordance with all Massachusetts General Laws Administers purchasing including accounting accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and warrant functions4. Facilities Management Works in conjunction with the Facilities Director in the maintenance and improvement of the schools buildings and program facilities and development of long range capital planning Participates in school building projects serving as the School Districts liaison at the discretion of the Superintendent. Supervises the Director of Facilities5. Human Resource Management Assists the Superintendent in collective bargaining and conducts financial analyses to support the negotiation process Supports benefits administration for all school employees including new hire paperwork and orientation6. Communication Serves as a principal advisor to the Superintendent and School Committee in matters related to all financial management and facilities planning activities Attends School Committee meetings and other town government meetings as required Communicates and interprets the districts goals long-range financial plans and annual budget to the School Committee City Officials and members of the communities at large7. Other Areas of Responsibilities Assists the Superintendent in providing leadership in developing achieving and maintaining the best educational programs and services for the Amesbury Public Schools Collaborates with the Superintendent to ensure progress towards attainment of the vision mission goals and district strategy of the Amesbury Public Schools Works in conjunction with the Director of Technology to recommend improvements for software/hardware upgrades acquisition and replacement of equipment staffing levels and application of new technology Recommends appropriate updates and/or additions to district policies to ensure financial compliance with applicable laws and regulations and sound financial practices and oversight Oversees all food service operations and/or contracts Assists all Principals with hiring of custodial staff and evaluation of custodians Oversee delivery of transportation services including routing scheduling and contracts with third-party vendor(s) Performs any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent/Principal of Schools Oversees the management of the Before andAfterschool Program (YMCA) Serves as the Public Records Officer SALARY/COMPENSATION:The School Business Administrator position is a full-time year round position. Salary will be determined annually and the position carries all insurances (health life disability) provided by the District and awarded by individual :The School Finance and Operations Director will be evaluated by the Superintendent/Principal of Schools on an annual Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the Amesbury Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race gender religion national origin color homelessness sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in its education programs services activities or employment practices

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