Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations – Masconomet Regional School
Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Inc, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent
SUPERVISES and EVALUATES: Business Office Administrative Staff, Accounting and Audit, Payroll, Human Resources, Facilities & Grounds, Information Technology, Treasury, and Food Service.
SALARY RANGE: $155,000-$170,000; compensation is commensurate with experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, Masters preferred
Experience as a Regional School District Business Manager or Municipal Finance Director; experience in Massachusetts preferred
Demonstrated, successful experience in school finance, finance policy, school law, personnel administration, computer operations, statistical monitoring and reporting
Licensed or Licensable in Massachusetts as a School Business Administrator and/or Municipal Treasurer; MCPPO certification is required
Experience as an employee in a public school district highly desirable
OBJECTIVE: Provide leadership, in conjunction with the Superintendent and Masconomet Regional School Committee, in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible programs and services for the district with the resources available.
PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS: Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, Administrators, Central Office Staff
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Budget
Works with the Superintendent and School Committee to establish budget development guidelines and procedures.
Establishes the budget process and timelines to ensure that the requirements of the regional agreement and district polices are met.
Compiles necessary statistical and financial data for
Assists the Management Team and Advisory Council in evaluating budget
Prepares revenue projects, summarizes budget requests, analyzes trends and publishes the budget for presentation.
Assists the School Committee in marketing and presenting the
Responsible for maintaining adequate budgetary controls to insure that funds are spent as approved by the School Committee and that adequate control and accounting procedures are
Purchasing
Chief Procurement Officer for the
Coordinates data gathering process to assist in determining district service and supply
Writes/develops all district invitations to bid (ITB’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s).
Defines, negotiates, interprets and enforces contract
Establishes procedures to ensure compliance with state laws and district
Conducts workshops to ensure district administrators and others understand said procedures, laws and policies.
Approves all purchase orders and
Personnel Administration
Hires, supervises, and evaluates all business office
Administers letters of agreement, work performance standards, screening tests, and other hiring/employment documents.
Prepares cost analysis and impact reports on proposals during
Participates in staff orientation process for
Administers all collective bargaining agreements and individual employment contracts with the
General Administration
Acts as an advisor to the Superintendent and School Committee on all business and/or financial
Recommends appropriate School Committee policies in the areas of assigned
Provides guidance to administrators with regard to fiscal management, budget controls, personnel management, purchasing, etc. Regularly confers with building principals and other administrators regarding problems/solutions related to district operations.
Works with the community finance committees and other town business officials on budget and other financial issues.
Financial Management
Establishes accounting procedures to conform to district polices, state and federal requirements and GAAP.
Works closely with independent auditors and supervises and coordinates the annual
Coordinates the preparation of, and ensures that, all required state mandated financial reports are submitted timely.
Communicates and interprets the financial position of the district to the communities at
Maintains a list of all district
Insurance – manages and administers all district insurance programs
Negotiates the contracts for health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation insurance and manages these and other insurance programs.
Examines and approves insurance contracts for property, auto, liability, school accident, and other insurance programs.
Establishes and monitors a system to process and record claims under the property, liability, workers’ compensation unemployment compensation coverage’s.
Works with property, liability and group insurance agents and consultants regarding coverage and premium costs.
Maintains a current register of coverage and periodically audits coverage against inventories, appraisals, liabilities and replacement costs.
Develops a risk management program based on evaluation of exposures utilizing loss control reports and insurance claims.
Monitors and evaluates the self-insurance fund for worker’s compensation
Other
Assists the Superintendent and School Committee in developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan for the district.
In concert with administrators, is responsible for developing and maintaining a district-wide property/fixed asset inventory.
Develops and maintains an Operations Manual containing appropriate procedures, practices and forms relating to district operation.
Actively participates in local, regional and state associations of school business officials and other appropriate organizations.
Provides leadership and oversight to all Operational Departments including but not limited to Human Resources, Facilities and Grounds, Information Technology, Accounting, Treasury, and Food Service.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, Masters preferred
Experience as a Regional School District Business Manager or Municipal Finance Director; experience in Massachusetts preferred
Demonstrated, successful experience in school finance, finance policy, school law, personnel administration, computer operations, statistical monitoring and reporting
Licensed or Licensable in Massachusetts as a School Business Administrator and/or Municipal Treasurer; MCPPO certification is required
Experience as an employee in a public school district highly desirable
OBJECTIVE: Provide leadership, in conjunction with the Superintendent and Masconomet Regional School Committee, in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible programs and services for the district with the resources available.
PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS: Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, Administrators, Central Office Staff
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Budget
Works with the Superintendent and School Committee to establish budget development guidelines and procedures.
Establishes the budget process and timelines to ensure that the requirements of the regional agreement and district polices are met.
Compiles necessary statistical and financial data for
Assists the Management Team and Advisory Council in evaluating budget
Prepares revenue projects, summarizes budget requests, analyzes trends and publishes the budget for presentation.
Assists the School Committee in marketing and presenting the
Responsible for maintaining adequate budgetary controls to insure that funds are spent as approved by the School Committee and that adequate control and accounting procedures are
Purchasing
Chief Procurement Officer for the
Coordinates data gathering process to assist in determining district service and supply
Writes/develops all district invitations to bid (ITB’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s).
Defines, negotiates, interprets and enforces contract
Establishes procedures to ensure compliance with state laws and district
Conducts workshops to ensure district administrators and others understand said procedures, laws and policies.
Approves all purchase orders and
Personnel Administration
Hires, supervises, and evaluates all business office
Administers letters of agreement, work performance standards, screening tests, and other hiring/employment documents.
Prepares cost analysis and impact reports on proposals during
Participates in staff orientation process for
Administers all collective bargaining agreements and individual employment contracts with the
General Administration
Acts as an advisor to the Superintendent and School Committee on all business and/or financial
Recommends appropriate School Committee policies in the areas of assigned
Provides guidance to administrators with regard to fiscal management, budget controls, personnel management, purchasing, etc. Regularly confers with building principals and other administrators regarding problems/solutions related to district operations.
Works with the community finance committees and other town business officials on budget and other financial issues.
Financial Management
Establishes accounting procedures to conform to district polices, state and federal requirements and GAAP.
Works closely with independent auditors and supervises and coordinates the annual
Coordinates the preparation of, and ensures that, all required state mandated financial reports are submitted timely.
Communicates and interprets the financial position of the district to the communities at
Maintains a list of all district
Insurance – manages and administers all district insurance programs
Negotiates the contracts for health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation insurance and manages these and other insurance programs.
Examines and approves insurance contracts for property, auto, liability, school accident, and other insurance programs.
Establishes and monitors a system to process and record claims under the property, liability, workers’ compensation unemployment compensation coverage’s.
Works with property, liability and group insurance agents and consultants regarding coverage and premium costs.
Maintains a current register of coverage and periodically audits coverage against inventories, appraisals, liabilities and replacement costs.
Develops a risk management program based on evaluation of exposures utilizing loss control reports and insurance claims.
Monitors and evaluates the self-insurance fund for worker’s compensation
Other
Assists the Superintendent and School Committee in developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan for the district.
In concert with administrators, is responsible for developing and maintaining a district-wide property/fixed asset inventory.
Develops and maintains an Operations Manual containing appropriate procedures, practices and forms relating to district operation.
Actively participates in local, regional and state associations of school business officials and other appropriate organizations.
Provides leadership and oversight to all Operational Departments including but not limited to Human Resources, Facilities and Grounds, Information Technology, Accounting, Treasury, and Food Service.
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