Assistant School Finance & Operations Leader

Bellingham School District; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant School Business Manager / Assistant Director of Finance to join the Business Office.

The successful candidate will help manage the district’s multi-million dollar operating budget, ensure grant compliance, oversee procurement, payroll, and reporting, and support facilities and transportation operations under the direction of the School Business Administrator and Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/finance for public schools preferred; associate degree acceptable with experience.
• Valid MA DESE School Business Administrator license preferred or eligible for licensure.
• MCPPO certification preferred for procurement leadership.
• 3+ years in municipal finance or school business operations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual district operating budget.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and payroll administration for compliance.
• Coordinate audits with state, federal, and municipal agencies.
• Prepare budget transfers and journal entries.
• Support procurement under MA procurement laws and RFP/IFB processes.
• Collaborate with HR on workers' compensation and leave management.

Skills

Municipal finance experience

School business operations

Public accounting

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

PowerSchool

Infinite Campus

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or closely related field

Associate’s Degree or equivalent Certification in Accounting

Massachusetts DESE license as School Business Administrator (preferred)

Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification (preferred)

Tools

ADMINS software

PowerSchool

Infinite Campus

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant School Business Manager / Assistant Director of Finance to join the Business Office.

The successful candidate will help manage the district’s multi-million dollar operating budget, ensure grant compliance, oversee procurement, payroll, and reporting, and support facilities and transportation operations under the direction of the School Business Administrator and Superintendent.