Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance/Chief Financial Officer Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools, Somerset Berkley Regional School District - Somerset, Massachusetts. Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description The Somerset Public Schools (SPS) and Somerset Berkley Regional School District (SBRSD) seek a dynamic and enthusiastic educational and business leader who is looking for an opportunity to join a high‑performing team and share their financial expertise with the school district and community. We seek a highly skilled individual who understands how to leverage financial resources to maximize student achievement. SPS is a PK‑8 school district serving approximately 1,500 students in three elementary schools and one middle school. SBRSD enrolls almost 900 students from the towns of Berkley and Somerset at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance (depending on qualifications and licensure) will join an administrative team prioritizing collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to opportunity, equity, and excellence for all students, faculty, and staff. Performance Responsibilities All responsibilities are listed below. Budget Development and Monitoring Works directly with the Superintendent to create, establish, present, and monitor fiscal year budgets for both the Somerset Public Schools and the Somerset Berkley Regional School District. Works with the Superintendent to develop long‑range financial plans for both school districts. Submits quarterly projections to both School Committees or more frequent reports as requested. Submits budget transfers between general ledger lines in a timely manner. Creates and delivers presentations, including preliminary budget presentations, public hearings, and Town Meeting presentations when needed for both Districts. Personnel and Contract Administration Acts as the Superintendent's designee in individual employment contract negotiations for school and district administrators; conducts negotiations within fiscal parameters established by the Superintendent and presents finalized contracts to the Superintendent for approval. Prepares financial analysis in support of collective bargaining efforts. Participates in collective bargaining and contract negotiations. Purchasing and Payables Supervises, monitors, and approves all requisitions for purchases through various departments. Ensures expenditures are within budget and ensures controls are in place to monitor budget lines. Supervises the Accounts Payable Clerk. Payroll Supervises the Payroll Clerk on a day‑to‑day basis. Ensures payroll information is correct and projections for labor expenditure lines are expended as planned. Supervises electronic time and attendance software in conjunction with the Human Resources Coordinator. Grants Reporting Oversees financial tracking of Federal and State grants. Submits monthly claim reimbursements based on expenditures posted. Submits financial reports to DESE. Rolls grant balances and budgets to the subsequent fiscal year for expenditures. Monitors budget lines and submits amendments when necessary. Enter budget lines into the accounting system and closes out grants when depleted. Food Service Supervises the contracted Director of Food Service. Responsible for monthly claim reporting and submission of reimbursements. Responsible for monitoring food service financial operations. Supervises Food Service Free/Reduced Application processing. Responsible for application verification testing of applications and annual Accuclaim reporting. Responsible for overseeing annual audits of the Food Service program, including Procurement Review and Administrative Reviews. Responsible for uploading documentation to DESE for the food service program at the beginning of each fiscal year. Transportation Works with the Director of Special Education to supervise the Transportation Coordinator and overall operations of the special education in‑district transportation program. Coordinates with the regular education transportation vendor to oversee contract compliance, service delivery, and operational needs. Responsible for securing funding for vehicle purchases and maintenance. Financial Reports and Audits Manages user accounts in the financial software system. Responsible for submitting annual End‑of‑Year Financial Reports to DESE. Responsible for uploading annual Department of Revenue document reports for the Somerset Berkley Regional School District. Responsible for ensuring the annual SBRSD Excess and Deficiency is certified. Works directly with auditors for both Districts to ensure annual audits are completed and submits information to auditors when necessary. Procurement Responsible for presenting, publishing, and executing all procurement documentation, including but not limited to contracted services food service management, transportation, and capital projects. Maintenance and Capital Projects Supervises the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. Budgets for capital maintenance projects and submits Annual Town Meeting articles. Creates and updates Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Plans. Serves as a member of the Somerset Middle School Building Committee, while in existence, and obtains MCPPO Certification. Payment Processing & Systems Supervises online registrations through Family ID, School Store, MySchoolBucks, and other digital payment platforms for online payments. Works with vendors to establish new collection models and products to be advertised. Serves as the System Administrator for web‑based software, including Infinite Visions, Harper's Payroll, and MySchoolBucks. Other Responsibilities Acts as liaison to municipal agencies (Town Treasurer/Accountant). Attends School Committee meetings and other meetings when appropriate. Maintains a cooperative relationship and open communication with those holding similar positions in other districts. Performs such other related assignments as may be deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools. Employment Terms Start Date: July 1, 2026 Salary: $145,000 – $155,000 Job Details Job ID: 5754177 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management/Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. MBA, MPA, or Master’s in School Business Administration preferred. Certifications and Licensure: Certified or certifiable as a School Business Administrator through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE); Certified or certifiable as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO). Licensed as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent preferred, but not required. Experience: Experience in an educational environment strongly preferred, with experience in both municipal and regional school districts. Experience in budgeting, accounting, purchasing, transportation, food service, and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Skills: Strong supervisory skills; ability to work with a high‑performing team; excellent presentation and communication skills; advanced skills in database, spreadsheet, and other software that support the needs of the districts. Knowledge: Knowledge of auditing procedures and state reporting, including but not limited to end‑of‑year reports, annual grant reports, and Department of Revenue reports. At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Jeffrey Schoonover, Superintendent of Schools 580 Whetstone Hill Road Somerset, Massachusetts 02726 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 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