The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Finance and Operations Director who possesses strong communication skills, proven leadership skills and organizational qualities to fill a full time, 260-day position of Director of Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
• Oversee the Accounting, Technology, and Maintenance Departments including planning, organizing, assigning, and directing the work activities of direct staff in order to facilitate attainment of department work goals and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and guidelines
• Oversee the budget, financial forecasting, cash flow administration, and existing financial programs and services. This includes overseeing and leading the annual budgeting and planning process with the Executive Director and other Directors; administering and reviewing all financial plans and budgets; monitoring processes and changes; and keeping the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
• Attend weekly Leadership Team meetings and assist Executive Director to promote continuous improvement and meet the organizations goals.
• Assist in policy development for the school as a member of the Leadership Team to ensure coordinated accomplishment of objective and efficient utilization of resources
• Attend Board meetings and present information when requested by the Executive Director