Director of Finance and Business Operations 1.0 FTE SY 2526 at Wellesley Public Schools

TheDirector 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 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 OfficeAssist 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 documentStay 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 policiesDevelop 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 complianceCollaborate with key external partners including the Town of Wellesley and its departments outside auditing firms and state and federal agenciesOversee the facility rental program and ensure compliance with School Committee policies and proceduresProvide training and support to district staff on all aspects of business operationsOther duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and / or Superintendent of SchoolsQualifications:Licensed as a School Business Administrator or ability to become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)Designation as Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) preferred or willing to work toward certification within the first year of employmentBachelors degree in business administration accounting or school administration required Masters degree preferredThorough 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 developmentKnowledge of MUNIS or related accounting financial management systemFive 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 detailExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to develop effective collegial and cooperative working relationships with all constituencies with the school community and municipal departmentsAbility to supervise staff and develop skills and teamwork within the Business officeStrong organizational skills and attention to detailSuccessful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprintsRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Administration Experience: years Vacancy: 1