Job Description: Faribault Public Schools is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time Director of Finance and Operations to begin July 2019. The successful candidate for this cabinet-level position is responsible for the financial well-being of the school; preparing and enforcing an annual operating budget of over $50 million and ensuring that all regulations and procedures are followed, and supervises all of the facility’s operations including food services, transportation and buildings and grounds; providing leadership for planning, development and evaluation of each area. The Director provides robust support to various committees serving as either the chair or contributing member (Insurance, Wellness, Finance, Facilities, Health and Safety).
Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.
Essential Functions: Plans, supervises, directs and initiates recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools concerning the central business office, finance, food service, transportation and building and grounds department staff. Directs, organizes and participates in district accounting, negotiations and budget preparation and control; directs payroll operations, revenue recording and funds disbursement, and central receiving/supply offset. Reviews and communicates working capital investments, and cash flow information with the Superintendent of Schools and School Board. Oversees MARSS reporting and enrollment analysis and special education tuition billing and reporting. Collaborates with all administrative departments to ensure robust inter-departmental communication, budgeting and protocols. Prepares statistical research for projects in short- and long-range planning and decision making. Prepares short and long term financial projections. Initiates and administers contracts between the District and vendors relating to, but not limited to, licenses, transportation and food services providers.