School Finance Leader (CPA/MBa) — Grants & Budgets

Mercer County Technical Schools - mctsnj; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

NJ Pension Plan

Job summary

Mercer County Technical Schools – mctsnj is seeking a School Business Administrator with NJDOE certification for a 12-month unaffiliated role in the Trenton area. Effective 2026-2027 school year.

The position requires a master’s degree or bachelor plus CPA, NJ SBAC certificate, GAAP knowledge, and at least three years of accounting related experience, with grants, budgeting, and data analysis expertise. Salary range is $115,000–$130,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with CPA license.
• Requires valid NJ School Business Administrator certificate.
• Understanding of financial accounting, fund accounting, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with NJ DoE budget rules.
• Manage grants accounting and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant reporting

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Board secretary duties

Purchasing compliance

Education

Master's degree or bachelor + CPA

Tools

ED budget software

Job description

Mercer County Technical Schools – mctsnj is seeking a School Business Administrator with NJDOE certification for a 12-month unaffiliated role in the Trenton area. Effective 2026-2027 school year.

The position requires a master’s degree or bachelor plus CPA, NJ SBAC certificate, GAAP knowledge, and at least three years of accounting related experience, with grants, budgeting, and data analysis expertise. Salary range is $115,000–$130,000 with full benefits.