Financial Services Specialist Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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Job Description
Financial Services Specialist New Fairfield Public Schools – 4.8
New Fairfield, CT Job Details Estimated:
$79.7K – $98.1K a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Microsoft Excel Financial modeling Accounting software Data analysis skills Financial software Finance Bachelor’s degree Accounting Payroll Business Administration Budgeting Business management Senior level
Accounting Full Job Description JobID:
4758
Position Type:
Finance/Financial Services Specialist Date Posted:
6/11/2025
Location:
District Closing Date:
6/24/2025 or Until Filled
VACANCY NOTICE NEW FAIRFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Position :
FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Position Summary:
The Financial Services Specialist supervises the district’s accounting functions to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the business office in support of the Director of Business and Operations. This position provides essential accounting, data analysis and financial planning functions to aid in decision-making and data gathering for negotiations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Oversees and manages day-to-day accounting operations also serving as a backup for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Benefits Compensation, and Accounting. Manages Accounts Receivable for district operations. Ensures the implementation of financial policies and procedures in alignment with district and state requirements. Serves as the liaison for the transportation contractor, ensuring compliance with district transportation policies and addressing any transportation-related concerns. Oversees food service programs, including managing financial aspects of free and reduced lunch programs and compliance with state and federal regulations. Assists the Director of Business and Operations in the annual financial audit processes. Assists in accessing data, updating policy and forms, and mailing notices. Leads data gathering and financial analysis for union negotiations, mediation, and arbitration, if necessary. Manages and prepares the district’s budget document, and other financial reports, providing comprehensive financial documentation and projections. Manages all financial activity related to district grants, including monthly fund requests and year-end closeout. Prepares financial reports, salary analyses, presentations for negotiations, and administrative committees. Performs job responsibilities in a highly confidential manner including various items and/or reports pertaining to financial and personnel issues within the business office. Assumes such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of five years of experience in school finance, business management, or a related field preferred. Strong understanding of school district financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, accounting, and grants. Experience with financial software systems, payroll processing, and data analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and financial modeling tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and work collaboratively across the district.
Compensation:
Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience Reports to: Director of Business and Operations Please submit : Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org) Cover Letter Resume Letters of Reference (2) The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title
VI & VII
of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title
VI & VIII
of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)
Date Posted:
June 11, 2025
Posting Closing Date:
June 24, 2025 or Until Filled (the later of)
