Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.POSITION: Director of FinanceLOCATION: Georgetown Public Schools, Central Office 51 North street Georgetown MA, 01833SUPERVISOR: Superintendent of SchoolsANNUAL SALARY: Negotiable based on experience, employee contract START DATE: October 2026WORK YEAR: Year round employee, Full-Time, In-personGoals: To improve, develop, implement and oversee revenue, expenditure, enrollment and staffing projections as a basis for more effective budgetary and long-range planning, as well as monthly financial control and reporting. To improve the school and program budgeting process/procedures and to facilitate participation in the resource allocation process, particularly at the school level.
To improve the efficiency of the financial and purchasing operations both for staff and for users. To plan and develop cost-effective budgets in all programs assigned to the Director of Finance and Operations. To improve communication with all stakeholders and to find ways to improve services and maintain/reduce costs, particularly in facilities, financial operations, purchasing and information systems. Director of FinanceJob DescriptionLOCATION: Central OfficeSUPERVISOR: Superintendent of SchoolsRoles and ResponsibilitiesLeadershipPartner with the Superintendent to positively effect changes that improves school environment;Collaborate with school administrators to provide budget planning;Member of the Superintendents Cabinet team as the expert on budgeting and staffing;Member of the negotiation teamDevelop personnel and financial procedures/policies Budget & FinancePrepare, analyze and manage operating budget Maintain a participatory budget process, including budget input from all principals, administrators and central office staff Review all budget requests with Superintendent Prepare quarterly school committee financial reports and updates;Provide monthly reports of budget versus expenditures to all principals, administrators and central office staff Acts as advisor to Superintendent on all financial matters Prepare State and Federal financial and statistical reports including the annual end of the year report Oversee and coordinate all revenue collection, auditing and accounting procedures Grant development and management Develop long range financial planning projections, including contractual impacts Supervise Oversee the financial operations of the food service program and assess the food service operations, to evaluate the degree of direct and indirect support of the program and to make recommendations for necessary changes if warranted;Oversee the collection of student activity and department revolving accounts Approves/control expenditures within budget PayrollOversee master payroll for biweekly payroll process Oversees contractual Sick Leave Banks;Process after school StipendsSupervise payroll processing Account PayableServe as procurement officer in accord with 30B Preparation of all bids and specifications in accord with 30B Supervise purchasing/accounts payable Prepare biweekly vendor warrants, when neededProvide financial oversight for capital improvement planning and services Human ResourcesOversight of the departments Human Resources processes;Participates in staff Investigations and Title IX claims;Advise Principals and Directors on disciplinary actions;Supports Principals, Directors, the Superintendent and School Committee on filed complaints or Grievance process;Work with the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum to develop a multi-year capital staffing plan that supports the direction of the district Participation in the employee mediation;Act as the FMLA liaison for the district employees;Oversees employee annual attendance & accruals in MUNIS;Manage the staff Tuition Reimbursement process;Corresponds with staff in connection with seniority, longevity, stipends, and payouts;Collaborate with union leadership on contractual interpretation disputes;Other Responsibilities Maintain positive working relations with Town Departments; i.e.
Finance Director, Town Accountant, Assistant Treasurer Fosters good community/school relations with regard to School Department financial matters Implement mandates of Education Reform Act of 1993 Analyze all vendor contracts and projects Works with Director of Special Education to insure efficient transportation of special education students Evaluation and supervision of Business Office staff Perform job related tasks as requested by the SuperintendentAssessment of Performance: Assessment by Superintendent of Schools.RequirementsCertified by the Massachusetts Dept. of Education as a School Business Administrator, REQUIREDBachelors Degree in Accounting/Business or related field required, Masters Degree PreferredDesignation as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officer (MCPPO) preferredPublic school business management experience preferredComputer skills: Google suite, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office or equivalentKnowledge and experience with MUNIS software applications and information systems for central officeExperience in school building projectsExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsEffective communication skills, written and oralExperience in supervision of staffKnowledge of municipal fiscal operations and the relationship to school financial operationsUnderstanding of school business administration as it relates to the districts educational goals
