Strategic School Finance Director

Beverly Public School District; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Public Schools seeks a Director of Finance to lead the District’s financial operations, reporting to the Superintendent. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, grants, and reporting to state/federal agencies, ensuring integrity and transparency of all financial processes.

The successful candidate will collaborate with district leaders and city officials, manage audits, and supervise Finance/Business Office staff, aligning resources with district priorities and legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field.
• Massachusetts School Business Administrator license or eligibility within six months of employment.
• Significant experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, school business administration, or municipal finance.
• Experience supervising finance, payroll, and accounting staff.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public-school finance, procurement, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with MUNIS, Excel, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, presentation, implementation, and monitoring of the District’s annual operating budget.
• Align financial planning with District priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial risks and cost-saving opportunities; advise Superintendent.
• Maintain multi-year forecasts to support planning for School Committee.
• Oversee audits, reporting, and compliance with state/federal requirements.
• Supervise Finance/Business Office staff and ensure high service standards.
• Collaborate with City and district leaders on financial processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Auditing

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/public administration

Massachusetts School Business Administrator license or eligibility

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MUNIS

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Beverly Public Schools seeks a Director of Finance to lead the District’s financial operations, reporting to the Superintendent. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, grants, and reporting to state/federal agencies, ensuring integrity and transparency of all financial processes.

The successful candidate will collaborate with district leaders and city officials, manage audits, and supervise Finance/Business Office staff, aligning resources with district priorities and legal