Director/Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance*

Work Year:Twelve (12) Months Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: To assist the Superintendent of Schools substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, improving and maintaining high quality educational programs along with supervision of staff to achieve that end. To direct the following in the performance of their duties Oversee and manage Payroll and Accounts Payable Staff Food Service Administator Director of Transportation C.A.R.E.S. Program Coordinator This position reports to the Superintendent of Schools Minimum Qualifications A proven ability to develop and administer operating, grant, and capital budgets; and assist Superintendent with a sound and sustainable budget development process Experience in Munis is preferred Effective organization skills Strong analytical abilities Solid understanding of School and Municipal accounting and finance regulations Contributes to a positive and welcome environment for colleagues, staff, and families Statement of Duties: Responsible for financial management and budget operations. * Preparation and presentation * Strategic Plan Implementation for finance and facilities * Capital Improvements Budget * Accounting * Payroll * Purchasing * Bid Specifications * Contracts, Negotiations * Grant Coordination * Oversees preparation and final review of all warrants Representative Responsibilities Personnel data base including statistical analysis of staff and students; preparation of local, state and federal personnel reports; preparation of regular reports concerning staff attendance, compensation, contractual issues and professional development points. Responsible for preparation and submission of the End-of-the-Year Financial Report. Supervise the preparation of all filings for reimbursement of funds. Selection and overall supervision of central office staff and office procedures. Supervision of all central supply operations and inventory maintenance. Supervision of Director of Transportation and transportation operations. Coordinate school building needs and operations with the Public Building Department staff. Coordination of all evaluation procedures for appropriate central office staff. Monitoring of all federal and state accounts and advising administrators who have direct responsibility for designing and managing said accounts of procedures that are consistent with correct accounting practices and with legal and regulatory directives. Preparation of filing of such inventories as are essential for effective school and system management. Risk Management: Insurance and retirements Insurance Advisory Committee Town Safety Committee Member General duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and the policies of the School Committee. This position will be finalized as either a Director of Administration & Finance or Assistant Superintendent of Administration & Finance pending the candidate's certification/licensure and experience. Compensation: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in accordance with experience and competitiveness for the region and similar positions