Director of Financial Operations

Upper Adams School District; Biglerville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Adams School District seeks a Director of Financial Operations to oversee all district financial functions, budgeting, food services, and child accounting, reporting to the Superintendent. The role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while guiding the district's long-term financial strategy.

The ideal candidate brings strong school finance leadership, outstanding communication, and a proven track record of improving financial operations within a district

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent public-school experience required.
• PA Registered School Business Certification is required.
• Strong supervisory experience and ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills and knowledge of payroll, budgeting, and fiscal planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits and financial reporting.
• Develop and administer the district's annual budget.
• Oversee food services, child accounting, contracts, investments, and capital projects.
• Supervise business office staff and collaborate with district leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Multitasking ability

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent public-school experience

PA Registered School Business Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

School accounting software systems

Job description

The Upper Adams School District is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Financial Operations to oversee and manage all aspects of the district's financial functions. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this leadership role is responsible for financial management, budgeting, food services, and child accounting, while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The Director will lead the development and administration of the district's annual budget, oversee fiscal planning and reporting, and supervise business office staff. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, maximizing resources, and supporting the district's long-term strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative and programmatic leadership, with demonstrated experience in school financial and business operations, financial systems, and team supervision. This individual will collaborate closely with district leadership, staff, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, operational efficiency, and a positive organizational climate. Responsibilities include overseeing audits and financial reporting, supporting collective bargaining processes, developing policies and procedures, and managing district contracts, investments, and capital projects. Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to ethical leadership and continuous improvement in support of student success and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience in a public-school environment.
• PA Registered School Business Certification
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
• Computer skills must include all aspects of Microsoft Office Word and Excel in both a PC and Mac environment and a thorough knowledge of the Computerized school accounting, payroll, budget, and fiscal planning systems.
• Tenure working in a school setting.

EOE