Tri-Town School Union, MA - Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Nesdec•Marlborough, MA

21d

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations ensures the effective and efficient management of the financial and operational resources of Tri-Town School Union’s three school districts in support of their educational vision. The role oversees budgeting for three towns, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting, and manages areas such as transportation and food services. It provides fiscal leadership, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, supports strategic decision-making by administrators and school boards, and helps ensure smooth operations so educators can focus on teaching and student achievement. The district seeks an innovative, forward-thinking school business leader to manage district finances and operations while supporting its pillars of inclusive practices, social/emotional learning, and innovative teaching practices. The position calls for knowledge of finance, operations, and education administration, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, facilities management, education policies, legal requirements, and data analysis. The successful candidate will manage personnel, budgets, operations, and programs; communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, school committees, town partners, and the public; exercise independent judgment; maintain integrity and accurate, confidential records; meet deadlines; and prepare and present professional materials. Tri-Town School Union is a superintendency union serving Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield, Massachusetts. Its Central Office supports three elementary school districts, with two elementary schools in each town and a total of 2,032 students. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or Business Administration.
Certified or certifiable under Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements as an Assistant Superintendent and/or School Business Administrator.
Experience in a position with similar or comparable responsibilities.
Supervisory experience, including inclusive leadership.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of finance, operations, and education administration, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, facilities management, education policies, legal requirements, and data analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; Google Suite; ClearGov; and Infinite Visions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate and present information and data to the Superintendent of Schools, School Committee(s), other boards, and interested stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with people from varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
Ability to problem-solve, exercise independent judgment, maintain integrity and confidentiality, keep accurate records, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Oversee budgeting for three towns, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting.
Manage financial and operational resources across the three school districts.
Manage areas including accounting, transportation, and food services.
Provide fiscal leadership and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Support strategic decision-making by administrators and school boards.
Help ensure district operations run smoothly in support of teaching and student achievement.
Manage personnel, budgets, operations, and programs.
Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, school committees, town partners, the public, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records and protect confidential and sensitive information.
Prepare and present materials professionally.