District School Finance & Operations Leader

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education seeks an Assistant School Business Administrator in the Office of Operations to lead financial strategies and ensure robust district accounting and reporting.

The role requires strong financial acumen, strategic planning, and team leadership to support the superintendent, SBOA, and district goals, with a focus on transparency and accountability in a large urban school system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, public administration, or accounting.
• New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility or Permanent Certification in School Business Administration.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years successful experience in accounting, budgeting, business management.
• School district/government experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and implementation for the Office of the School Business Administrator and Newark Board of Education.
• Analyze current policies, processes and technology; implement improvements for efficiency and customer focus.
• Identify opportunities to promote innovative budget practices to support staff and student achievement.
• Develop position papers and briefing documents on financial policy proposals and data.
• Supervise the accounting system and ensure accurate financial reporting to leadership and governance bodies.
• Coordinate with auditors during the annual audit and oversee fixed assets procedures.
• Lead and evaluate personnel; recruit for positions and develop direct reports’ goals.
• Mentor and support professional growth of staff and align team priorities with district goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Communication skills

Adaptability

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in business/public administration/accounting

NJ Certificate in School Business Administration

CPA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

General accounting systems

Job description

Newark Board of Education seeks an Assistant School Business Administrator in the Office of Operations to lead financial strategies and ensure robust district accounting and reporting.

The role requires strong financial acumen, strategic planning, and team leadership to support the superintendent, SBOA, and district goals, with a focus on transparency and accountability in a large urban school system.