School Business Manager (BOCES)

CiTi BOCES, located in Mexico N.Y., has an opening in its business office for the position of School Business Manager. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing and processing business and financial affairs of the BOCES. Responsibilities include providing administrative direction to 9 office staff members, maintaining integrity of data and accuracy of reporting, performing analysis, establishing and maintaining operational systems, assisting internal departments and component school districts in relation to the BOCES business operations, and serving as liaison to NYSED for BOCES business functions. The Business Manager shall oversee functions including financial accounting and reporting, budget activities, payroll, purchasing, investment management, auditing, grants management, compliance with and fiscal reporting to state and federal agencies and as needed to the Board of Education. Work is performed according to State, local and federal laws, codes, regulations and policies that apply to public schools. The position operates under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment.

CiTi is looking for an organized, self-directed individual who possesses strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, and who is (1) a clear, confident, reliable, and responsive communicator with stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization, (2) skilled at guiding a team of office staff and building relationships, (3) proficient in collecting, analyzing, and translating data into easy-to-understand formats to assist planning, problem solving, and decision making, and who (4) possesses a technical aptitude and works cooperatively with fellow administrators to provide information and assist with establishing and maintaining effective and efficient operations.

Applicants must either be certified as a New York State School Business Official (SBA, SDBL, or equivalent), be civil service eligible, or have current or previous permanent civil service status in this or similar title in a public school or BOCES, with at least 3 years of school business office/official experience preferred. Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000, with health, dental, vision, sick and paid leave benefits available.