Tri-Town School Union, MA - Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
- TrulyHired
- Boxford, MA, USA
- Oct 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY
AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
TRI-TOWN SCHOOL UNION
BOXFORD, MIDDLETON AND TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
The Superintendent of the Tri-Town School Union invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.
About the Tri-Town School Union
The Tri-Town School Union is located in northern Essex County, comprising the towns of Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield. These residential towns, which are 25-30 miles from Boston, are home to a total of about 24,000 people. The Tri-Town School Union is Superintendency Union #58 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is one Central Office structure which governs three elementary school districts, with two elementary schools for each town serving a total of 2,032 students. The Central Office serves as the leadership foundation for Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Facilities and Operations, Technology, Human Resources, and Finance.
For more information about the Tri-Town School Union, please visit: https://www.tritownschoolunion.com/
About the Position of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
The purpose of this role in the organization is to ensure the effective and efficient management of the three school districts' financial and operational resources in support of its educational vision. This role involves overseeing budgeting for three towns, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting, as well as managing areas such as accounting, transportation, and food services. By providing sound fiscal leadership and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations helps maximize resources for student learning, supports strategic decision-making for administrators and school boards, and ensures that operations run smoothly so that educators can focus on teaching and student achievement.
The district seeks an innovative, forward-thinking school business leader to continue to effectively manage the finances and operations of the districts while supporting Tri-Town's three pillars: inclusive practices, social/emotional learning and innovative teaching practices.
The successful candidate will have:
•Skills to manage personnel, budgets, operations and programs; communicate effectively orally and in writing, problem solve, and work collaboratively with colleagues, school committees, town partners, and the public.
•Knowledge of finance, operations, and education administration. This includes expertise in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting to ensure the school uses its resources effectively and in compliance with regulations; knowing procedures related to procurement, and facilities management to support staff and maintain safe, efficient learning environments; knowing education policies, legal requirements, and data analysis is essential to align business functions with the school's mission and goals.
•Dispositions include providing consistent, fair and policy-based direction to others and make independent judgment; possessing a high moral personal standard; maintaining a high degree of integrity in all facets of work; maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidential and sensitive information; meeting deadlines; communicating effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; communicating in oral and written form; preparing and presenting materials in a professional nature.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
•Master's Degree in Education or Business Administration
•Certified or Certifiable under the requirements set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an Assistant Superintendent and/or School Business Administrator
•Experience in a position of similar or comparable responsibilities
•Supervisory experience including inclusive leadership
•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
•Knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access), Google Suite, ClearGov, Infinite Visions
•Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
•Capable of communicating and/or presenting information and data to the Superintendent of Schools, School Committee(s), other Boards and/or interested stakeholders.
Compensation
Tri-Town School Union offers a regionally competitive salary ($160,000 to $180,000) and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Timeline
The application deadline is November 20, 2026. Review of materials will begin immediately after the deadline and initial interviews will take place in mid-December. The district will announce the successful candidate by early February 2027 and expected start date will be July 1, 2027.
For more information, please contact: NESDEC Search Office, Tri-Town School Union Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: [email protected]
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org or https://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/
We look forward to your application or your nomination of a qualified applicant. All inquiries and nominations are considered confidential and should be made to the NESDEC office. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Welcome to ATX Learning
NESDEC is conducting this search
EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY
AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
TRI-TOWN SCHOOL UNION
BOXFORD, MIDDLETON AND TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
The Superintendent of the Tri-Town School Union invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.
About the Tri-Town School Union
The Tri-Town School Union is located in northern Essex County, comprising the towns of Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield. These residential towns, which are 25-30 miles from Boston, are home to a total of about 24,000 people. The Tri-Town School Union is Superintendency Union #58 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is one Central Office structure which governs three elementary school districts, with two elementary schools for each town serving a total of 2,032 students. The Central Office serves as the leadership foundation for Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Facilities and Operations, Technology, Human Resources, and Finance.
For more information about the Tri-Town School Union, please visit: https://www.tritownschoolunion.com/
About the Position of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
The purpose of this role in the organization is to ensure the effective and efficient management of the three school districts' financial and operational resources in support of its educational vision. This role involves overseeing budgeting for three towns, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting, as well as managing areas such as accounting, transportation, and food services. By providing sound fiscal leadership and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations helps maximize resources for student learning, supports strategic decision-making for administrators and school boards, and ensures that operations run smoothly so that educators can focus on teaching and student achievement.
The district seeks an innovative, forward-thinking school business leader to continue to effectively manage the finances and operations of the districts while supporting Tri-Town's three pillars: inclusive practices, social/emotional learning and innovative teaching practices.
The successful candidate will have:
•Skills to manage personnel, budgets, operations and programs; communicate effectively orally and in writing, problem solve, and work collaboratively with colleagues, school committees, town partners, and the public.
•Knowledge of finance, operations, and education administration. This includes expertise in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting to ensure the school uses its resources effectively and in compliance with regulations; knowing procedures related to procurement, and facilities management to support staff and maintain safe, efficient learning environments; knowing education policies, legal requirements, and data analysis is essential to align business functions with the school's mission and goals.
•Dispositions include providing consistent, fair and policy-based direction to others and make independent judgment; possessing a high moral personal standard; maintaining a high degree of integrity in all facets of work; maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidential and sensitive information; meeting deadlines; communicating effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; communicating in oral and written form; preparing and presenting materials in a professional nature.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
•Master's Degree in Education or Business Administration
•Certified or Certifiable under the requirements set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an Assistant Superintendent and/or School Business Administrator
•Experience in a position of similar or comparable responsibilities
•Supervisory experience including inclusive leadership
•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
•Knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access), Google Suite, ClearGov, Infinite Visions
•Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
•Capable of communicating and/or presenting information and data to the Superintendent of Schools, School Committee(s), other Boards and/or interested stakeholders.
Compensation
Tri-Town School Union offers a regionally competitive salary ($160,000 to $180,000) and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Timeline
The application deadline is November 20, 2026. Review of materials will begin immediately after the deadline and initial interviews will take place in mid-December. The district will announce the successful candidate by early February 2027 and expected start date will be July 1, 2027.
For more information, please contact: NESDEC Search Office, Tri-Town School Union Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: [email protected]
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org or https://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/
We look forward to your application or your nomination of a qualified applicant. All inquiries and nominations are considered confidential and should be made to the NESDEC office. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Welcome to ATX Learning
NESDEC is conducting this search
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