Executive Director of Business Services - Vacancy ID: 222955

Job Posting Close Date:   open until filled

 

Position:                         EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

 

Location:                        District Wide

 

Starting Date:                 on or about December 16, 2024

 

The leader hired to this position for the Mequon-Thiensville School District will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the District’s finances and operations; prioritize the allocation of District resources in alignment with the strategic goals and maintenance of optimal institutional fiscal health; effectively manage District resources to ensure the quality, safety and most efficient use of District facilities; and serve as the chief financial officer for the District, ensuring the fiduciary management of the organization is transparent and robust.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of five years of supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in a public school or educational institution.
• Master’s degree in school business administration and eligibility for Wisconsin DPI License – School Business Administrator (5800). 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• District-level administration experience
• Ability to make decisions based on relevant information
• Knowledge of Skyward

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with the Board of Education, administrators, staff members, parents, community, students, and other stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and monitor a financial accounting system for the school district that complies with Wisconsin Uniform Accounting Requirements and requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Oversee, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff members and directors within the Business Services and Operations Department to ensure efficient and effective financial management and operation of the District 
• Oversee the preparation of periodic financial and business reports for all stakeholders and as required by the Wisconsin DPI
• Provide leadership in the area of financial planning, budget forecasting, and interpretation of fiscal data
• Direct the development of the annual school budget in accordance with State of Wisconsin Statutes and local needs  
• Implement an appropriate fiscal control system that continuously monitors the collection and disbursement of District resources in accordance with budgeted expectations
• Manage the collection, safekeeping, distribution, and investment of all District funds in accordance with District policy and Wisconsin Statutes
• Secure and service all long-term and short-term debt obligations for the district, including assistance in the bond rating process
• Assist in the development of a long-range plan for the maintenance, construction, improvement, and modernization of school facilities
• Assist in the development of a long-range plan for technology and maintain a replacement schedule
• Negotiate contracts and manage fiscal activities related to District construction projects
• Maintain an efficient, comprehensive purchasing and supply management program that fulfills educational goals and service requirements of the District
• In collaboration with the Chief of Staff:
  • Recommend appropriate salary classifications and compensation systems to maintain and attract an effective workforce; 
  • Oversee base wage negotiations for represented employees; and
  • Coordinate the management of benefits programs, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and oversight and management of the employee health clinic
• Monitor the payroll process, ensuring the timely and accurate payment of employees and remittance of payroll liabilities in compliance with all laws and regulations
• Determine the insurance and risk management needs, including a comprehensive cybersecurity program, and recommend any changes consistent with District needs
• Facilitate the external audit process, ensuring adherence to all legal and contractual requirements for submission to the school board, public, and appropriate state and federal agencies 
• Review and respond to audit findings and maintain a sound system of internal controls
• Manage and oversee District contracts for auxiliary services, including food service and transportation
• Oversee fundraising, sponsorships, planned giving, etc., for the school district in alignment with school board policy
• Manage copier and printer program, including the District print center
• Coordinate with the technology department to implement projects supported by E-Rate funding

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis
• Moderate dexterity in operating machinery tools or office equipment
• Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities

Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Business Office Staff
• Buildings and Grounds Department
• Recreation Department
• Food Service Program
• Transportation Program

Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment:

• Twelve-month year (260)
• Salary to be established by the Board of Education

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Evaluation:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of School Board Policy and carried out by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

 

Please visit the MTSD Human Resources Employment webpage to view the Executive Director of Business Services Leadership Profile: https://www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/departments/human-resources/employment. 

 

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is characterized by excellence in everything we do. The MTSD staff are driven to be successful in all aspects of their lives, they have high expectations of themselves and others. Employees in the MTSD don't just create an environment for students to learn, they ignite each students' potential. Our commitment to student success is inseparable from our commitment to diversity and equity. We embrace growth mindset and understanding there is no limit to learning. We value the diversity of the people in our school community and their ideas in order to prepare each child for a life of infinite possibilities.

We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in the Mequon-Thiensville School District.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the national guard, State defense or reserves, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. This policy prohibits any form of discrimination as defined by State or Federal law including, not limited to, Title II, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Act.