Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations

JG Consulting has engaged with the Westwood Independent School District (Westwood ISD) to recruit qualified candidates to serve as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.

The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations is responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of district finance, maintenance, child nutrition, warehousing, and transportation functions. The incumbent will also direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

Westwood Independent School District is a public school district based in Palestine, Texas. The district serves part of Palestine and rural areas in west central Anderson County. Westwood ISD serves approximately 1,400 students across four campuses. The district strives to prepare future ready students in a positive and engaging educational environment.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis

Knowledge of operations management

Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience:

3 years experience in school business management or public organization