Director of Finance & Human Resources - search extended

Georgetown Public Schools; Georgetown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown Public Schools in Georgetown, MA seeks a Director of Finance & Human Resources to oversee all financial and human resources operations. The role reports to the Superintendent and involves strategic budgeting, fiscal reporting, and compliance in a school district setting.

The successful candidate will lead revenue and expenditure projections, manage procurement and HR processes, and collaborate with principals and town officials to optimize district resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
• Professional experience in school district finance or public sector budgeting is desirable.
• Citizenship, residency or work authorization required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating budgets, revenue, expenditure, and staffing projections.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting to the Superintendent and School Committee.
• Direct finance and human resources functions and develop internal controls and procedures.
• Coordinate with town officials on fiscal matters and long-range planning.

Education

Master degree preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919285
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.

Be advised, our application process is confidential until a finalist is chosen. At that time an employment contract will be negotiated and references will be contacted.

POSITION: Director of Finance & Human Resources

LOCATION: Georgetown Public Schools, Central Office 51 North street Georgetown MA, 01833

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent of Schools

ANNUAL SALARY: Negotiable based on experience, employee contract

START DATE: October 2026

WORK YEAR: Year round employee, Full-Time, In-person

Goals

• To improve, develop, implement and oversee revenue, expenditure, enrollment and staffing projections as a basis for more effective budgetary and long-range planning, as well as monthly financial control and reporting.


• To improve the school and program budgeting process/procedures and to facilitate participation in the resource allocation process, particularly at the school level. To improve the efficiency of the financial and purchasing operations both for staff and for users.


• To plan and develop cost-effective budgets and internal controls in all programs assigned to the Director of Finance and Human Resources.


• To improve communication with Town officials and to find ways to improve services and maintain/reduce costs, particularly in facilities, financial operations, purchasing and information systems.

Leadership

• Partner with the Superintendent to positively effect changes that improves school environment;


• Collaborate with school administrators to provide budget planning;


• Member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet team as the expert on budgeting and staffing;


• Member of the negotiation team


• Develop personnel and financial procedures/policies

Budget & Finance

• Prepare, analyze and manage operating budget


• Maintain a participatory budget process, including budget input from all principals, administrators and central office staff


• Review all budget requests with Superintendent


• Prepare quarterly school committee financial reports and updates;


• Provide monthly reports of budget versus expenditures to all principals, administrators and central office staff


• Acts as advisor to Superintendent on all financial matters


• Prepare State and Federal financial and statistical reports including the annual end of the year report


• Oversee and coordinate all revenue collection, auditing and accounting procedures


• Grant development and management


• Develop long range financial planning projections, including contractual impacts


• Oversee the financial operations of the food service program and assess the food service operations, to evaluate the degree of direct and indirect support of the program and to make recommendations for necessary changes if warranted;


• Oversee the collection of student activity and department revolving accounts


• Approves/control expenditures within budget

Payroll

• Oversee master payroll for biweekly payroll process


• Oversees contractual Sick Leave Banks;


• Process after school Stipends


• Supervise payroll processing

Account Payable

• Serve as procurement officer in accord with 30B


• Preparation of all bids and specifications in accord with 30B


• Supervise purchasing/accounts payable


• Prepare biweekly vendor warrants, when needed


• Provide financial oversight for capital improvement planning and services

Human Resources

• Oversight of the department’s Human Resources processes;


• Participates in staff Investigations and Title IX claims;


• Advise Principals and Directors on disciplinary actions;


• Supports Principals, Directors, the Superintendent and School Committee on filed complaints or Grievance process;


• Work with the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum to develop a multi-year capital staffing plan that supports the direction of the district


• Participation in the employee mediation;


• Act as the FMLA liaison for the district employees;


• Oversees employee annual attendance & accruals in MUNIS;


• Manage the staff Tuition Reimbursement process;


• Corresponds with staff in connection with seniority, longevity, stipends, and payouts;


• Collaborate with union leadership on contractual interpretation disputes;

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relations with Town Departments; i.e. Finance Director, Town Accountant, Assistant Treasurer


• Fosters good community/school relations with regard to School Department financial matters


• Implement mandates of Education Reform Act of 1993


• Analyze all vendor contracts and projects


• Works with Director of Special Education to insure efficient transportation of special education students


• Evaluation and supervision of Business Office staff


• Perform job related tasks as requested by the Superintendent

Assessment of Performance:

• Assessment by Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements

• APPLICATION
  RESUME REQUIRED.
  Please apply through School Spring and include a letter of interest, resume, certification areas, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
  VALUES
  At Georgetown Public Schools our beliefs drive our commitments, decisions and actions.
  Specifically, we believe that:
  Our students come first! Their individual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth is the priority.
  Our students achieve high standards.
  Our schools promote academic excellence, creativity, innovation and the achievement of personal excellence.
  Our schools foster pride in self, school, community, country, and world.
  Our curriculum is state of the art, comprehensive and challenging for all students.
  Our students become responsible problem solvers and become critical thinkers.
  Our schools create lifelong learners who demonstrate moral and ethical integrity, and contribute to the shaping of society.
  Our teachers, parents/guardians, and overall community are partners in understanding and educating every student. Their role is to encourage and support the achievement of student goals and dreams.
  Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society.
  Our schools are welcoming, inclusive, and safe places to learn, where individual differences are both respected and valued.
  


• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Master degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Margo Ferrick , Superintendent of Schools


• 51 North Street


• Georgetown, Massachusetts 01833


• Phone: [phone]