Executive Director of Finance

Newark Unified School District; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Unified School District is seeking an Executive Director of Finance to lead the district’s financial health and strategy. Working under the Superintendent, you will oversee budget development, financial reporting, payroll accuracy, accounts payable and receivable, and grant compliance, while partnering with human resources on union negotiations.

As a member of the District Executive Team, you will balance financial stewardship with educational leadership to advance the district’s academic

Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction and Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the district's short- and long-term budget development and financial planning.
• Ensure accurate payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and grant compliance.
• Collaborate with human resources on union negotiations.
• Serve as a key member of the District Executive Team and support academic and equity goals.

Skills

Letter of Introduction

Resume

Job description

Executive Director of Finance at Newark Unified School District

Application Deadline 9/30/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 9/16/2026

Contact William Eger

Number of Openings 1

Salary $165,155 - $198,981 Annually

Length of Work Year 260

Employment Type Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, this role is responsible for overseeing the short term and long term fiscal health of the District. This role should oversee the development of a short term and long term budget – plans that are essential to the District’s long term success. This role is also responsible for excellence in financial operations – accurate paychecks, appropriate accounts payable and receivable, grant compliance, etc. The position also, in conjunction with human resources, represents the District in union negotiations. In addition, this role serves as a key member of the District Executive Team. Despite taking a more financial lens, the Executive Director of Finance serves as an educational leader dedicated to achieving the District’s academic and equity goals. Therefore this position requires significant collaboration with key partners, including the Board of Trustees.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

• Contributions to retirement
• $1,000 Masters stipend (limit 2)
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend (limit 1)

Comments and Other Information

• Contributions to retirement
• $1,000 Masters stipend (limit 2)
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend (limit 1)

CalPERS Links

• CalPERS Retirement Benefits