Director of Business Services in Cowfold

The Director of Business Services serves as a key member of the Superintendent’s leadership team and works closely with the School Committee to ensure:

• Long-term financial sustainability
• Strong operational systems
• Responsible stewardship of public resources

As a key leader within the school district, the Director of Business Services is responsible for shaping the financial future of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. At the core of the position is the preparation, planning, execution, and monitoring of the annual operating, special revenue funds, and capital budgets, ensuring that every dollar reflects the district’s priorities. Through careful financial analysis and strategic planning, this individual supports long-term district objectives while maintaining an up-to-date and accurate budget database, oversight of all procurement and purchasing activities, while ensuring strict compliance with Massachusetts general laws.

Serving as the principal financial advisor to the School Committee and Superintendent, this individual provides crucial reports and insights that guide decision-making. Collaboration extends beyond the school district to the larger communities of Bridgewater and Raynham. This individual is expected to promote and maintain strong partnerships with town officials, including the Town Administrator and Manager and the Finance Director/Town Accountant, along with other town departments to ensure seamless coordination between town and school operations.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic thinker with strong financial acumen
• A collaborative leader who builds trust across stakeholders
• An effective communicator who is able to translate complex financial information clearly
• A systems-oriented problem solver with attention to detail
• A visible and responsive member of the district leadership team

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Budget Development
  • Prepares the annual budgets for the Superintendent and reports to key constituents, taking into consideration long term fiscal planning, projected receipts, and budgetary controls
  • Communicates with the School Committee, Leadership Teams and other key stakeholders throughout the budget process
  • Fulfills requests for financial information from the general public
  • Establishes the budget process and related timelines to ensure that the requirements of the regional agreement and district policies are met
  • Creates and maintains systems to manage the approved budget – including the general fund, grants, revolving accounts, long-range capital programs, reporting, short-term management, and auditing procedures
  • Maintains adequate budgetary controls to ensure that funds are spent as approved by the School Committee, and that adequate control and accounting procedures are maintained
  • Prepares the appropriate financial reporting information monthly, or upon request, to the School Committee and Superintendent to assist in the decision-making process, including collective bargaining
  • Assists the building and district leadership with budgeting and reporting
• Purchasing
  • Serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for the District
  • Reviews the purchasing process to ensure accuracy, timeliness and efficiency
  • Writes/develops district invitations to bid (ITBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Defines, negotiates, interprets and enforces contract documents and maintains vendor relations
  • Provides ongoing capital planning support for various district departments
  • Coordinates with transportation and food service programs to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations
  • Supervises the procurement and management of supply contracts with leadership staff
  • Oversees the approval process for all purchase orders
• Financial Management
  • Establishes accounting procedures to conform to district policies, state and federal requirements, and GAAP
  • Works closely with independent auditors and coordinates the annual audit
  • Coordinates the preparation of all required state mandated financial reports and ensures that they are submitted according to prescribed timelines
  • Oversees Business Office personnel and their work, tuition and grant management, accounts payable, and payroll
• General Administration
  • Acts as an advisor to the Superintendent and School Committee on all business and/or financial issues
  • Recommends appropriate School Committee policies in the areas of assigned responsibility
  • Provides guidance to administrators with regard to fiscal management, budget controls, personnel management, purchasing, etc.
  • Regularly confers with the District Treasurer regarding the District’s fiscal operations
  • Hires, supervises, and evaluates all business office employees
  • Participates in collective bargaining and prepares cost analysis and impact reports on proposals during negotiations
  • Works with the community finance committees and other town business officials on budget and other financial issues
  • Performs any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a School Business Administrator by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Master’s degree preferred, from an accredited college or university, in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field
• Experience as a Regional School District Business Manager or Municipal Finance Director
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership in school or municipal financial management
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing official (MCPPO)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements

Timeline

Accepting applications until May 13, 2026. First round of interviews will start the week of May 18th.

Salary

Regionally competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please send letters of interest and resume to Nicole Healy, Director of Human Resources at nhealy@bridge-rayn.org.