Director of Finance and Business Operations - 1.0 FTE - SY 25/26

Wellesley Public Schools • Wellesley, MA

16d

About The Position

The Director 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 funds. In 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

Requirements

• Licensed as a School Business Administrator or ability to become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or school administration required, Master’s 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

Nice To Haves

• Designation as Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) preferred or willing to work toward certification within the first year of employment
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees