Director Finance

Director of Finance

Barrington Public Schools, Barrington, Rhode Island

Job Details

• Job ID: 5424293
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 30, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Director of Finance

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools
Supervises: Business Office Personnel

The Director of Finance serves as a senior administrative leader and reports directly to the Superintendent. The position is responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic allocation of resources across Barrington Public Schools. The Director oversees all business and financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, procurement and grants. This role ensures that district resources are used effectively and efficiently to support educational excellence, compliance, and long‑term financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Management, Accounting, or Education.
• Strong preference: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in high‑level administration; education experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in fiscal management, financial forecasting, and reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and school district budgeting practices.
• Proven proficiency in electronic data processing and management information systems.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Eligible for or holder of a Business Official Certification as required by RIDE.
• Other combinations of training and experience may be considered appropriate by the School Committee.

Scope of Responsibility

The Director of Finance provides executive oversight of the district’s financial, operational, and administrative systems. This includes strategic leadership in the areas of budgeting, procurement, and benefits administration. The Director ensures full compliance with state, federal, and local laws and represents the Superintendent in all financial and operational matters as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership
  • Develop and monitor the district’s accounting, payroll, and budgeting systems.
  • Coordinate preparation and lead in planning the annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Provide multiyear projections of revenues and expenditures, monthly and year‑end financial statements to the Superintendent and School Committee.
  • Maintain strong internal audit controls and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.
  • Supervise collection, safekeeping, and disbursement of all district funds.
  • Oversee UCOA, Medicaid Reimbursement, and other state and federal financial reporting.
  • Attend monthly school committee meetings.
• Strategic Resource Management
  • Serve as the Superintendent’s designee for fiscal matters.
  • Conduct fiscal analyses for labor contract negotiations and prepare financial impact statements.
  • Lead long‑range financial and capital improvement planning.
  • Administer district‑wide insurance, risk management, and asset protection programs.
  • Oversee all procurement and bid processes in compliance with district policies.
• Leadership and Operational Management
  • Supervise and evaluate Business Office support staff and assist with training.
  • Provide strong leadership background required to guide the business office staff.
  • Advise and support the administrative assistant in coordinating the school lunch program through the contracted Food Service Company.
  • Direct data processing systems that support fiscal and operational decision‑making.
• Governance, Compliance, and Reporting
  • Prepare all required financial and statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies.
  • Oversee records retention and ensure compliance with all regulatory mandates.
  • Represent the Superintendent on district and community committees, councils, and commissions as needed.
  • Ensure all operations and financial procedures comply with School Committee policy and professional standards.

Performance Standards

• Demonstrates ethical and transparent fiscal leadership.
• Maintains open and effective communication with administrators, staff, and all community partners.
• Provides timely, accurate financial data for informed decision‑making.
• Upholds professional and legal standards for all financial and operational functions.
• Models professionalism, accountability, and strategic problem‑solving aligned with the mission of Barrington Public Schools.

Core Competencies

• Data Oriented: Consistently achieves results by approaching work informed by data.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high‑quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives, commits to being self‑aware and respectful, and seeks to learn from new and different voices.

Terms of Employment

Twelve‑month position, attend evening meetings as necessary.
Salary and benefits established by the School Committee.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with School Committee policy and administrative evaluation procedures.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

Administrator > Business/Finance
Administrator > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Application Instructions

Welcome to the Barrington School District. Barrington Schools actively seeks applications from only the most capable, professional candidates.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only complete SchoolSpring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter), will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.
• Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.

If selected for interview, you will be required to bring the following items with you:

• Original Rhode Island Teacher or Administrator Certification
• Certified transcripts
• Original, signed professional letters of recommendation (references should be less than one year old, from persons not related to you whom you have known for at least one year)
• Original Praxis or NTE Scores

Application Questions

• 1. Are you certified to teach in Rhode Island?
  Yes/No
• 2. What areas do you hold a teaching certification?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Do you have relatives currently employed by the Barrington School Department?
  Yes/No
• 4. Were you ever previously employed by the Barrington School Department? If yes, specify position and date of employment.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 5. Are you currently a Rhode Island retiree receiving a pension from the State of Rhode Island?
  Yes/No

Contact Information

• Heidi Harris , Director of Human Resources
• 283 County Road
• Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
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