Director of Finance

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Director of Finance reports to the Superintendent of Schools. Reporting to the Director of Finance are 5 employees of the Finance/Business Office. The Director also collaborates with the Food Services and Transportation departments for financial accounting and accuracy. The Director is responsible for managing a service-driven operation and team focusing on all financial matters of the district, which include financial tracking and reporting for general fund, grant and special revenue funds, revenue tracking and reconciliation, certified and classified payroll, student activities, non-tax levy funds, budget development, and related state and federal financial reporting.

The Director collaborates with district staff, including district leaders, building principals, program coordinators, department heads, and teaching and support staff. The Director works in partnership with employees from the City of Beverly municipal offices.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Finance responsibilities include:

• Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Committee policies and regulations by the finance staff.
• Develops a systematic annual fiscal plan to make budget assumptions for both short-term and long term capital and operational expenditures.
• Develops a descriptive budget document that displays proposed expenditures in a way that is understandable and easy to read, consistent with community and state mandates.
• Supervises and controls the expenditure of budget appropriations and the collections of revenues in accordance with the Committee's goals and objectives.
• Reports regularly to the Superintendent and the Committee on matters relating to budget revenue and budget expenditures and balances.
• Identifies, pursues and administers other avenues of fundraising and philanthropy for consideration, including competitive and noncompetitive grants, tuition and fee-based programs, and advertising and marketing efforts, as well as corporate and alumni fundraising, as directed by the Superintendent. Serves as liaison to the Beverly Education Foundation.
• Completes all state reports as required including the End of Year report.
• Understands MUNIS permissions and training new employees on MUNIS
• Prepares records and provides financial information for the District's annual and special audits.
• Keeps the Superintendent informed of the business department’s activities and issues and, whenever appropriate, makes recommendations for their improvement or solution.
• Conducts financial analysis to support development of collective bargaining strategy.
• Oversees district procurement and manages the preparation and execution of all school department bid proposals/contractual obligations and negotiates vendor contracts.
• Serves as liaison and resource person with all committees and the Department of Education for major school building projects; attends meetings as required.
• Provides support and guidance for principals and other budget holders in the discharge of their responsibilities.
• Works with city officials and the Superintendent to identify potential areas of consolidation of school department and city services.
• Examines non-instructional functions to identify potential cost-savings for the district.
• Identifies potential cost-saving measures within the financial aspects of the district (i.e. copiers, building cleaning, telephone systems, etc.).
• Recommends to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, appointments, assignments, promotions and dismissals of professional personnel within his/her departments.
• Supervises the use of public school buildings by the community, within the constraints of school committee policy.
• Supervise business office and payroll staff.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

ATTRIBUTES:

- Commitment to the core values of the district

- High level communication and interpersonal skills

- Leadership and resource management skills

- A commitment to collaborative practice with colleagues

- Able to delegate and exercise good judgment

- Detail oriented

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.

Significant experience as an administrator in either a school setting or municipal setting.

Licensed or qualified to be a licensed School Business Administrator or Assistant

Superintendent/Superintendent in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Possess a thorough understanding of the Commonwealth’s school and finance statutes and regulations.

Thorough knowledge of sound budget planning and fiscal management principles and practices, labor relations, environmental, public construction, municipal finance and city by-laws.

Strong analytical, computer and communication skills to support database management, forecasting, cost-benefit analyses and decision making activities.

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Please send resume, additional documents, and any questions to Annie Davidson, Human Resources Assistant: adavidson@beverlyschools.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Beverly Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and /or disability, pregnancy, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law. Beverly Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000