Assistant Superintendent Of Finance

JOB GOAL:
To plan and administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational service with the financial resources available.

SUPERVISES: Business office personnel, assistant business manager, grants personnel, budget personnel, payroll personnel and other staff members that the Superintendent may designate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To supervise the financial affairs of the district, including handling of all funds, accounting and reporting procedures and long-range planning.
To work to maintain effective district-community relations and interpret the financial concerns of the district to the community. To consult with Superintendent and other personnel on questions relating to the district's business and financial concerns.
To act as a liaison with the City's Chief Financial Officer and the City Auditor regarding matters of budget and expenditure monitoring and the preparation of financial reports.
To act as a liaison with the City's Chief Information Officer regarding effective application of the MUNIS financial, payroll and personnel functions to the School-Department's operations. To implement a program of budget forecasting and control.
To act as advisor to the superintendent in the preparation of the school budget.
ln consultation with the Superintendent, to develop and monitor long-rang plans related to finances.
To administer the management of all grants. To administer and coordinate payroll operations. To supervise his/her staff on a daily basis.
To prepare all bidding documents, including notice to bidders, instruction to bidders, specifications and form of proposal. To develop and administer a program for purchasing supplies and equipment.
To maintain an up-to-date inventory of school property.
To manage the district's real estate and insurance program. To perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $ 165,000 to $ 180,000 Per Year

REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree or higher, in business or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university. Certification valid for service as School Business Administrator.
Licensure valid for services as a Superintendent in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, preferred.
Successful experience in finance and/or operations administration, including major responsibilities for budget development and monitoring, preferably in a school setting. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools
EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible after posting closes
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month position
SALARY: $165,000 to $180,000 annually