Job Description:
TITLE: Executive Director of Business and Finance 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools 

SUPERVISES: Business Office staff and other staff as assigned. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month leadership position. Other terms are set by the Board of Education.
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION: This is a highly responsible professional and administrative position involving planning, organizing, conducting, and directing the financial activities of the Board of Education (BOE). 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• CT School Business Administrator Certificate 085 or eligibility to become certified 
• Masters Degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) or professional designation(s) (e.g., CPA, CGFM), plus at least five (5) years’ experience in School and/or Municipal Government. 
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience. 
• A strong working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the MUNIS/Tyler or similar suite of financial modules applicable to a school system and a municipality, preferred. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or equivalent 
• Demonstrated skill in applying a shared leadership style that seeks to engage, inform, and inspire others to rise through multiple collaborative opportunities. 
• Experience in supervising compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and regulations and policies. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.   
• Grant writing experience. 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) 

OTHER:   

• Criminal background check required prior to employment. 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:    Annually by the Superintendent of Schools
SALARY:  $145,000-$155,000 negotiable depending on experience

Revised July 2022 
New London Public Schools 
New London, Connecticut 

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/newlondon/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration+-+Confidential for a complete list of duties and responsibilities and to apply.