Chief School Business Official & District Operations Leader

East Maine School District 63; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 192,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-funded Pension Contribution (IS/

Board-funded medical insurance

Long-term disability and term life

Auto & cell phone stipend

Job summary

East Maine School District 63 seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official to lead the district’s financial operations in a fully in-person role.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of budgeting, procurement, and payroll management, with strong equity commitments and board-facing communication skills. A Master’s degree in Finance/School Business Administration or CPA, plus a valid administrator license, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, School Business Administration, or a CPA.
• Professional Educator License required; CSBO/SFO certifications preferred.
• Experience leading a district business office and operations team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the district business office and operations team.
• Develop annual district budgets using program budgeting procedures.
• Maintain a five-year financial projections model and justify budgets to the Board of Education.
• Supervise district-wide financial reporting and ensure grant compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Equity & Inclusion

Financial reporting

Payroll administration

Contract negotiations

Education

Master's in Finance or School Business Administration

CPA or CPA-equivalent

Professional Educator License

Tools

Public bidding protocols

Cooperative purchasing

Five-year financial projections model

Job description

East Maine School District 63 seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official to lead the district’s financial operations in a fully in-person role.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of budgeting, procurement, and payroll management, with strong equity commitments and board-facing communication skills. A Master’s degree in Finance/School Business Administration or CPA, plus a valid administrator license, is preferred.