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JOB TITLE: Director of Finance and AdministrationSALARY: $150,000 or commensurate with experienceSTART DATE: NegotiableABOUT USBristol Warren Regional School District embraces a community of students from the adjacent towns of Bristol and Warren, along the eastern shore of beautiful Narragansett Bay. Both towns are beautiful seaside communities located in Rhode Island and have a rich history in the fishing, shell-fishing and manufacturing industries.The 1993-1994 school year was the first year of full regionalization for the two towns. BWRSD is a Pre-K to Grade 12 district comprising four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school currently serving approximately 3,000 students. The district offices are located in Bristol, RI in one of the many historic and restored school buildings.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESOverall responsibility for all administrative services in the Bristol Warren Regional School Department.
Responsibilities include preparation and administration of the school committee budget; complete accountability for the financial accounting for all school funds; transportation; food service; payroll; and facilities.QUALIFICATIONS1.Rhode Island certification as a School Business Administrator required (or ability to receive certification).2.Advanced degree in business management, accounting or preferred. Strong preference to those holding a degree as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA).3.More than 5 years of relevant experience in high-level administration preferred; experience in educational setting preferred.4.A thorough knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practice and school district and school building-based budgeting practices.5.Proven ability in financial management.6.Ability to use and oversee financial reporting systems, familiarity with Tyler Technologies IV Budget System preferred.7.Strong oral and written communication skills.8.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.REPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsSUPERVISES: 1.Facilities2.Business Office Personnel3.School lunch and transportation systemsJOB GOAL: To administer the Districts financial operation, management information systems and administrative support systems efficiently and effectively so as to provide the best possible educational services with the resources available.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Responsible for oversight of all financial accounting systems including financial forecasting and reporting, budget preparation, cash flow reporting, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, year-end financial reports, Federal, State and local reports, data surveys, Statewide UCOA (Uniform Chart of Accounts) and auditing. Arranges for the internal and external auditing of all school accounts and financial procedures and acts as the budget control officer.2.Provides oversight and monitoring of all business office functions through the office of the school department Controller. Functions include all revenue funds, fixed assets inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits, and payroll.
3.Coordinates the preparation of and oversees the annual operating and capital improvement program budgets of the District in accordance with RI Department of Education regulations and other RI State laws. Servers as lead school department employee working with BWRSD building committee responsible for the construction and/or modernization and renovation of school department buildings.4.Prepares and administers School Department Capital Improvement Plan and is responsible for all RIDE reporting requirements relative to the capital needs of the District.5.Functions as the Districts liaison with all local, regional, State, Federal and private funding and financial oversight authorities.6.Assumes responsibility for the entire procurement cycle, including the bid process, in accordance with existing procurement procedures and policies.7.Administers the District’s insurance and asset protection programs. Serves as School Department Risk Manager in all insurance matters including coordination of insurance risks. Oversees and administers all insurance contracts and applications.8.Directly supervises the daily operations of the payroll function, food service operation, transportation and facilities function.9.Supervises and evaluates all Business Office personnel; assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining of personnel for positions in the Business Office.10.Develops policies and procedures as necessary to support the operations of the Administrative Services function and ensures compliance with existing school committee policies and procedures.11.Attends School Committee meetings, budget meetings, budget workshops and other meetings as requested by the Superintendent of Schools.
Oversees preparation and finalization of all agenda and back up documentation for these meetings.12.Advises on financial implications of all contracts and contract proposals and participates in union contract negotiations as needed.13.Administers and manages District Debt Service.14.Acts as advisor to the Superintendent’s Office on the school budget and on all other administrative and financial matters.15.Represents the Superintendent in all phases of District operations and on commissions, councils and committees, as assigned.16.Performs related work as required by the Superintendent of Schools.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Bristol Warren Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. TO APPLY: To Apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. ________________________________________What about Bristol & Warren?Coastal Living at its finest with close proximity to both Newport and Providence.
Town beaches in Bristol and Warren and throughout the East Bay of Rhode Island. Outdoor activities are plentiful. Take advantage of picturesque Colt State Park or the 14.5 mile East Bay Bike Path that stretches from Bristol through Warren all the way to Rhode Islands capital city of Providence. Both Bristol and Warren historic downtowns offer a variety of small shops and restaurants.
The town of Bristol RI not only houses Rogers Williams University, but is home to the oldest Fourth of July parade in the country. Bristol was ranked among the best small towns in America, safest cities in America, and most interesting US destinations. The town of Warren RI is a unique town of both sandy beaches and rolling farmland. You can explore shops, galleries, and restaurants.Adjacent East Bay towns offer many exciting activities such as Rail Explorers in Portsmouth, goat hikes at Simmons Farm in Middletown, beaches and mansions and boats in Newport, and Historic Four Corners in Tiverton.
There is so much more to explore in Fun Size Rhode Island outside of your duties in this historic town within the regional school district house in a renovated brick school house overlooking the town common.
