Job Number112524-41Application Deadline12/23/2024Position Start Date1/8/2025
Executive Director of Business & Finance
Location: District Office
Rate of Pay: Per contract (based on experience)
Anticipated Start Date: January 8, 2025
Minimum Qualifications: A valid NYS SBA or SDBL certification is required. There will be a 4 year probationary period for this position.
Leadership and performance expectations, responsibilities, characteristics and qualifications are outlined on the reverse side of posting.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Reports to Superintendent
DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OF THE CLASS: The work involves District-wide (includes central administration and all divisions)supervision and administration of the Business Office, Budgetary and Financial Operations; Treasury Operations & Maintenance; Purchasing; Internal Audit; Facilities; and Management services in support of component district finance & operations.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Provide leadership in the creation of financial and operational systems that support the development and monitoring of the annual administrative, capital and all divisional budgets.
Provide guidance, assistance and direction in all financial matters that address the needs of the district.
Develop specialized and analytical reports used for both short and long term financial and operational decisions.
Supervise the administration of the comprehensive program designed to procure goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with current laws and Board Policy.
Serve on the negotiating teams, and assist in the formulation of management proposals; provide financial and budgetary data on the cost implications and operational impact of union proposals.
Monitor the district liability & casualty insurance program.
Direct day to day activities of the internal audit function.
Serve as a resource for the Superintendent and Central Office Leadership.
Ensure that all facilities necessary to conduct the operation of the district are identified, acquired, modified as necessary, and maintained in operable, safe condition for their intended use.
Work closely in conjunction with; and in advisement to central office leadership.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTIC:
Thorough knowledge of BOCES aid;
Thorough knowledge of budgeting;
Thorough knowledge of Liability ; Casualty insurance programs;
Thorough knowledge of Municipality purchasing regulations;
Thorough knowledge of Fund and Cost accounting;
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles
Ability to supervise staff personnel;
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with representative of various groups such as school district leaders, news media;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
School District Leader or School Business Leader certification along with 3 or more years of financial and administrative experience in a school district or BOCES or equivalent entity.
CPA preferred.