Director of Business Operations

Warwick School District; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick School District is seeking a Director of Business Operations to join a dynamic team and collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer. This role will oversee day-to-day business operations for a district serving approximately 3,750 students in PK-12 and managing an operating budget of $92.5 million.

The position reports to the CFO and requires strong accounting and financial management skills, along with experience in school district operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management.
• Experience within a Pennsylvania K-12 public school district, intermediate unit (IU), or municipal government agency preferred.
• CSIU-FIS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct finances, accounting, and operational activities to ensure long-term fiscal health and compliance.
• Oversee daily general ledger accounting, monthly financial reporting, grant management, payroll administration, and state financial reporting.
• Prepare year-end audit workpapers and journal entries.
• Supervise Business Office staff.

Skills

Accounting experience

Auditing

Financial management

Excel

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

CSIU-FIS

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Warwick School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Director of Business Operations to join a dynamic team and collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer. This position will oversee day-to-day business operations. Serving a school community of approximately 3,750 students across grades PK-12 and supports an annual operating budget of $92.5 million.

Effective Date

December 2026

Minimum Starting Salary

$89,197

Responsibilities

Assists in directing the financial, accounting, and operational activities to ensure long-term fiscal health, strong internal controls, and full regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, this position oversees daily general ledger accounting, monthly financial reporting, grant management, payroll administration, and state financial reporting, including state and federal submissions. Prepares year-end audit workpapers and journal entries. Additionally, the role provides direct supervision to Business Office support staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field required; minimum of two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management preferably within a Pennsylvania K-12 public school district, intermediate unit (IU), or municipal government agency. Experience with CSIU-FIS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite preferred.

Medical examination, tuberculin test, and clearances/record checks are required prior to employment.