Finance Director

ServingSchools; Readfield (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU #38 in Maine is seeking a Finance Director to lead the district's finance department and oversee budget development, management, and financial reporting. The role requires strong communication skills and experience with financial software and HR information systems.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, ensure compliance with Maine public school finance laws, and support prudent expenditure of funds to maximize educational services within a $24M budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, including at least 1 year in supervision.
• Experience in school district or public sector finance, budgeting, and payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of Maine public school finance law, collective bargaining agreements, and state compliance frameworks.
• Experience with financial and HR information systems and internal/external audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the district's financial affairs within available resources.
• Oversee budget development, monitoring, and prudent expenditure of funds.
• Prepare materials for school boards and community audiences; communicate clearly.

Skills

Budget development

Supervisory experience

Public sector finance knowledge

Audits

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Financial software applications

HR information systems

Job description

RSU #38

Job Re-Posting: Finance Director - Full-Time/Central Office

RSU #38 is hiring an experienced Finance Director to lead the district's finance department. We are looking for a motivated candidate with experience in budget development and management, strong written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in financial software applications. RSU #38 is located in the beautiful Kennebec Valley area close to many lakes. RSU #38 comprises 6 schools: 4 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has a total annual budget of roughly $24M. We are looking for a strong candidate to join our team of professionals as we work together to support students.

RSU #38 is hiring an experienced Finance Director to lead the district's finance department. We are looking for a motivated candidate with experience in budget development and management, strong written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in financial software applications. RSU #38 is located in the beautiful Kennebec Valley area close to many lakes. RSU #38 comprises 6 schools: 4 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has a total annual budget of roughly $24M. We are looking for a strong candidate to join our team of professionals as we work together to support students.

Job Goal

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the district's financial affairs in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available. To ensure that the school district derives maximum benefits from the prudent expenditure of school funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years successful experience in one of the above fields, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Significant experience in school district or public sector finance, budgeting, and payroll administration
• Strong working knowledge of Maine public school finance law, collective bargaining agreements, and state compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience with financial and HR information systems
• Proven track record leading internal and external financial audits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for school boards and community audiences
• Collaboration skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail in handling confidential financial and personnel information

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 Retirement: The Director may participate in the Maine Public Employee Retirement System (MainePERS) Participating Local District Consolidated Plan, Regular Plan AC.

Certification

Holds current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check

RSU No. 38 is an Equal Opportunity Employer