Executive Director, Business Services

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Executive Director, Business Services who will ensure the strategic direction of the District is implemented in various departments in the Business and Finance Division. This role will direct and monitor special projects in the Division according to defined priorities and the strategic plan. The Executive Director is responsible for communicating expectations for department leaders in the Division and evaluate performance and continuous improvement in relation to stated goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in business administration or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience managing purchasing, payroll, food service, budget, and auditing operations.
• Five (5) years of experience at a supervisory level.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of state and federal rules related to finance, payroll, procurement, and other business-related areas.
• Skill in project management and personnel management with the ability to document clear and measurable requirements and performance standards.
• Skill in continuous improvement processes such as quality, best practices, and interest-based problem solving.
• Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and lead diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee consistent, accurate, and cost-effective processes for District finance operations that are in support of the District’s and School Board’s goals and ensure adherence to state and federal law.
• Provide oversight to administrators and coordination of programs, priorities, and projects in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, Asset Management, and Internal Audit in cooperation with school and department administrators and staff.
• Establish, lead, and monitor the division/department toward attainment of division strategic goals and objectives; partner with department leaders to implement and continuously improve the financial objectives of the District.
• Attend appropriate District and community functions and become actively involved with community, business, and professional groups in support of the District’s strategic plan.
• Perform project management duties, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating, and determine and deploy resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring project objectives are fulfilled.
• Review policies and procedures continuously in order to make recommendations to improve upon and standardize processes.
• Assist in the preparations and issuance of various internal monthly and annual reports and performance measures that accurately represent District activities.
• Ensure department directors continually develop and improve their capabilities as managers and leaders.
• Lead and/or attend various meetings to communicate information; advise, recommend, and present technical proposals/plans/documentation.
• Plan and effectively manage the departmental budget.
• Generate creative solutions to District challenges.
• Prepare recommendations for School Board meeting agendas and attend and present information at School Board meetings as needed.

Compensation starts at $124,827.60

Location is onsite in Fort Myers, FL