Director of Finance & Operations

District OverviewThe Cohasset Public School District is committed to developing the whole child in a supportive atmosphere that helps students strive for academic and social-emotional excellence. Cohasset is a high performing school district with dynamic students, hardworking and qualified educators, dedicated staff and a collaborative School Committee. The community values and supports our educational initiatives as outlined in our District Strategic Plan.Job DescriptionThe Director of Finance and Operations is part of the District leadership team and plays a critical role in developing and implementing the District’s strategic plan, ensuring that resources are aligned with the District’s priorities. The Director coordinates and oversees the daily management of all of the business affairs of the schools and maintains records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Director also oversees the operations of various building and transportation services. This is a district level position, under the supervision of the Superintendent and appointed by the School Committee. The Director of Finance and Operations works collaboratively with the administrative team and the School Committee.Duties & Responsibilities Fiscal ManagementMaintain appropriate and effective fiscal procedures to assure the most efficient budget controls including maintaining general ledger and financial statementsDevelop the annual budget and provide input regarding long range financial planning in collaboration with the Superintendent and other administrative staffImplement and monitor accounting procedures that ensure proper recording of all receipts and expenditures and conformity with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B (Procurement Law) and auditing requirementsMonitor the monthly budget projections and prepare all monthly fiscal reports and forecasts for the Superintendent and reporting to the School CommitteeOversee and provide necessary documentation for annual fiscal audit and “single audit” if necessaryPrepare the School Department’s annual financial reports for DESE, balance sheets, revenue, expenditures statements and other reports in support of grants, compliance requirements or required financial documentationDevelop and recommend financial policies regarding the management of the School Department’s fiscal matters to the Superintendent and the School CommitteeManage all business, financial and personnel records according to School Department policies and in compliance with applicable state/federal laws and regulations Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll & PurchasingSupervise the Accounting Specialist and all accounts receivable and accounts payable functions for the School DepartmentSupervise payroll and human resource administration for the School Department including supervision of the Human Resource, Finance and Operations Coordinator; Monitor all payroll functions (accounting, human resource functions and personnel)Responsible for the purchase of equipment and supplies necessary for the proper operation of the School DepartmentMaintain efficient inventory system for all School Department equipment and suppliesResponsible for the maintenance, lease agreements and service contracts of all office equipment including copy machines, FAX machines, telephones, postage meter, etc. Grants and Insurance ManagementResponsible for execution and maintenance of all state and federal grants, including reports and auditsManage and maintain all School Department insurance programs PersonnelOversee human resource functions associated with district business office operations (supervision, evaluation, and overall management)Assist in recruitment, interviewing and selection of all business office, custodial, and transportation employeesAssist the Superintendent and School Committee during negotiations for successor collective bargaining agreements including providing support materials and financial analysisPlan appropriate in-service training for business office staffRecommend appropriate changes or updates to the School Department personnel policies and procedures handbookManage secure archiving of all required long-term personnel records Leases and FacilitiesManage all custodial and maintenance service contracts for School Department facilitiesParticipate in facilities planning and development to support School Department programsParticipate in planning to ensure adequate facility support for School Department transportation operationsCoordinate vehicle leases and insurance for the School Department Transportation ProgramsProvide oversight and support to the Transportation Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all student transportation services in alignment with district policies and regulations OtherIncluding but not limited to other duties as assigned by the SuperintendentParticipate in MASBO and other professional development related to the fiduciary responsibilities of the School DepartmentAttend School Committee meetings and other town meetings, as requested, to report on fiscal or budgetary issuesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesBusiness Office StaffDispatch StaffCustodial StaffFood Service StaffReports ToSuperintendent & School CommitteeQualificationsBachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferredMinimum of three years’ experience as a School Business Administrator or similar positionHold current School Business Administrator certificationProficiency with Massachusetts public procurementCurrent MCPPO designation or designation in progressExperience with public school or school department/municipal proceduresExperience in training and supervision of business operations staffExcellent communication and organizational skillsMust possess strong customer service skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of customers and stakeholdersExperience in grants managementProficient in the use of Microsoft Office; fund accounting and related software (working knowledge of Softrite preferred)Length Of PositionFull time, full yearApplication RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work VISA in United States requiredApplication deadline: Open until position is filledStart date is July 1, 2026Contact InformationSarah Shannon, SuperintendentSuperintendent’s Office143 Pond StreetCohasset, Massachusetts 02025Apply On SchoolSpringhttps://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5426066