Director, School District Fiscal Oversight

New Jersey Department of Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, dD

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick and

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Education in Trenton seeks a Government Representative 1 (Director of the Office of School District Fiscal Oversight) to lead the office and strengthen fiscal health across school districts.

Requires a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and seven years of professional experience, four in a supervisory role. Residency in New Jersey within one year is required; the state does not sponsor work visas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, public policy, or related field.
• Seven years of professional experience in a related field, four years in a supervisory capacity.
• Applicants may substitute additional experience for the Master’s degree with 30 semester-hour credits per year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Office of School District Fiscal Oversight to strengthen fiscal health.
• Oversee proactive fiscal monitoring, risk assessment, and early intervention strategies for NJ school districts.
• Lead initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability of local district finances.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin/Public Policy

Seven years of professional experience with four in supervisory capacity

Job description

New Jersey Department of Education in Trenton seeks a Government Representative 1 (Director of the Office of School District Fiscal Oversight) to lead the office and strengthen fiscal health across school districts.

Requires a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and seven years of professional experience, four in a supervisory role. Residency in New Jersey within one year is required; the state does not sponsor work visas.