Director of Finance

- Position Type:
Administration/Director of Finance - Date Posted:
10/19/2026 - Location:
Administration Building Business Office - Closing Date:
11/12/2026
| Director of Finance | JobID: 2641 |
Anticipated:
Director of Finance
GENERAL STATEMENT
OF JOB:
Dutchess BOCES seeks a knowledgeable, strategic, and collaborative financial leader to serve as Director of Finance. Reporting directly to the Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Finance will provide leadership and oversight of the agency's financial operations, fiscal planning, budget development, accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
The Director of Finance will play a critical role in ensuring the effective stewardship of public resources and the financial sustainability of the organization. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, District Superintendent, administrative leadership, program directors, and component school districts, the Director will ensure that financial practices support the agency's mission, operational priorities, and long-term strategic goals.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
• Full-time, 12-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
SUPERVISES: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE AND
COMPETENCIES:
• NYS School District Business Leadership certificate (or equivalent).
• Significant progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial analysis, or public-sector fiscal management.
• Supervisory or management experience demonstrating the ability to lead personnel and oversee complex business functions.
• Experience in public education, a BOCES, a school district, or another governmental organization preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable New York State Education Law, BOCES financial practices, governmental accounting standards, and relevant state and federal reporting requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and systems of accountability.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, employees, component school districts, auditors, governmental agencies, and external partners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides leadership and oversight of the agency's financial operations, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, applicable laws and regulations, Board policies, and established fiscal procedures.
• Leads the development, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent and administrative leadership.
• Oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and other assigned financial functions.
• Provides financial guidance and consultation to administrators and program leaders regarding budgets, expenditures, revenue assumptions, program costs, and the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Oversees the financial aspects of state and federal aid, grants, contracts, tuition and service charges, interagency agreements, and other revenue sources, as assigned.
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of required financial reports, external audits, regulatory filings, and other fiscal reporting obligations.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned Business Office personnel; establishes performance expectations; and promotes professional growth, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains current knowledge of governmental accounting standards, school district and BOCES finance, public-sector budgeting, financial regulations, and emerging practices relevant to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
EVALUATION: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
SALARY: $130,000 – $160,000