A vacancy exists for the Director of Business Services for the Methacton School District in Montgomery County. 

The Director of Business Services primary responsibility is to lead the financial affairs of the district. The Director shall assist the Superintendent substantially in administering the operational affairs of the district to provide the best possible educational programs and services within the available financial resources. The Director of Business Services will provide direct oversight for Business Office, Transportation, and Food Service operations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required) Five years' successful business management experience Five years' successful experience in the areas of business
• administration, facilities administration, transportation administration, and food services administration, or other related activities
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills Strong communication skills
• Alternatives to above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and FBI Fingerprint clearances

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Lead the financial affairs of the district.
2. Assist the Superintendent with operational leadership of the school district.
3. Provide leadership and supervision for district financial, transportation, and food services operation
4. Provide a program of budget development, accounting, and reporting for all district funds and establish internal controls of all school accounts and external audits of same in accordance with general accepted accounting standards.
5. Supervise tax collection procedures in accordance with board policy and state law.
6. Supervise the development of monthly and annual financial reports as required.
7. Plan and administer the fiscal year’s cash flow schedule and investment of fund
8. Manage the district’s insurance program.
9. Manage the district’s annual bidding, purchasing, and inventory control operation and procedures.
10. Supervise central administration receptionist, business office, transportation, and food service staff.
11. Assist the Superintendent in planning policy and administrative recommendations within areas of responsibility.
12. Assist in coordinating the views of administrators, teachers, Board of School Directors, community, and other government agencies into a long-term fiscal plan with consideration for the educational needs and aspirations of the community.
13. Provide leadership and planning with the contracted food services liaison for a sound financial, functional, and regulatory compliant approach to school meals programs and services.
14. Responsible for the development of annual operational goals and action plans within areas of responsibility.
15. Coordinate among and between the various district department to leverage operational opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce operational costs.
16. Work cooperatively with Superintendent, Board, solicitor, staff and the community to effect appropriate educational growth.
17. Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Salary:

$130,000 - $150,000 (pro-rated)