Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Operations is the Chief Financial Officer for the District and as such is responsible for managing its budgetary and financial affairs, directs all matters related to general business practices and has overall responsibility for the effective administration of the various business policies and practices approved by the School Board. The Director of Operations shall administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available. Areas of responsibility shall include the business office, nutrition services and transportation operations.
Position Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field and extensive experience working as a financial manager in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA certification preferred. Demonstrated organizational ability and human resource leadership skills. Expertise in financial management and ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial detail. An understanding of technology and procedures. The possession of superior leadership skills and an exceptional ability to work with other people in the organization to promote the objectives of the system. An understanding of school system organization and knowledge of the relationship between business principles and their use in achieving educational objectives.