What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance and Operations position at Falmouth Public Schools?
The Falmouth Public Schools seek dynamic and qualified candidates for its Director of Finance and Operations. The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the administration of finance functions for a 2000-student school district located on a single pre-K to grade 12 campus 20 minutes north of Portland on the beautiful coast of Maine.
The Director of Finance and Operations works with the Superintendent and School Board to develop and monitor a $50 million operating budget, and directs the department's accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable. The Director of Finance and Operations is a member of a district leadership team, supports operational department heads, and collaborates to promote continuous improvement across the district.
Preferred candidates will have
-5 years of experience in a similar role in a school, government agency, or a related business enterprise;
-thorough knowledge of sound budget planning and financial management principles and practices;
-understanding of governmental and generally accepted accounting principles;
-strong interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate collaborative problem solving;
-excellent written and verbal communication skills;
-excellent technology skills, including Google office suite and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Tyler ERP Pro school accounting software a plus;
-a minimum of a bachelor's degree accounting, finance, business, or relevant field of study, or comparable relevant professional experience;
-experience with developing and monitoring budgets for local, state, and federal funds, audits, payroll/benefits, and labor relations/ collective bargaining agreement negotiations a plus;
Interested candidates must submit one complete packet of information, which includes the following:
-completed application
-letter of interest
-current resume
Only on-line applications directed to Gretchen McNulty, Superintendent of Falmouth Public Schools will be accepted for this position.
A complete application packet must be submitted no later than Monday, March 3rd.
