Director of Financial Services, Transportation and Food Services

Cromwell Public Schools is looking for a Director of Financial Services for the school district. This position manages all business, food services, and transportation affairs for the district and is responsible for the long‑range financial planning and development of the budget. The Director of Financial Services reports to the Superintendent of Schools. Qualifications The position requires knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, finances, and public school administration. The Director shall have a minimum of five years’ experience of employment in a responsible management/administrative position, including direct supervisory capacity in finance and business operations, particularly in a public‑school setting. CT State Department of Education certification (085) or (092) required (or the ability to attain). A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other appropriate field is required; a Master’s degree or CPA is preferred. Experience as School Business Manager/Director preferred, and experience with Infinite Visions a plus. Exemplary leadership and management skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students, and community. Knowledge, integrity and success in fiscal and school management skills and of state and federal laws and regulations which concern school business administration, educational finance, and grant management; knowledge of best practices in the implementation of management information systems. Knowledge of the development, implementation, and accounting control in all financial and business‑related operations. Demonstrate skills with budgeting and financial planning, purchasing and supply management, building maintenance and capital planning, information services, and student transportation. Salary and Benefits A competitive compensation package will be offered that is both commensurate with the candidates experience and credentials, health and dental benefits, life insurance, 12 month position (222 - work year, work a minimum of 2 days during one of the seasonal vacations and 3 days during one of the seasonal vacations to be designated by mutual agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Director). Sick, Personal and Vacation time. Paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays. Statement of Non-Discrimination The Cromwell Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or gender identify of expression, status victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania