Assistant Director, Business Administration (Anticipated)

Position Title:                    Assistant Director, Business Administration (Anticipated)

Location:                            Chancellor Center

Reports To:                        Director, Business Administration  

Date:                                  May, 2026

Salary:                                $119,340 annual

SUMMARY:  The Assistant Director of Business Administration reports to the Director of Business Administration and serves as the District’s chief accounting officer, maintaining the District’s chart of accounts and ensures appropriate classification of revenue, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise all aspects of Business Department, including: accounts payable, payroll, accounting, purchasing and tax collectio
2. Serve as Board Treasurer and holds responsibility for cash flow projections and investment of District funds in accordance with local policy and applicable law
3. Prepare monthly reports for Board of School Directors’ meetings
4. Prepare all necessary schedules for annual financial audit and serve as the primary liaison with local and state auditors
5. Administer appropriate procurement practices, periodic bids and RFP’s
6. Function as the District’s chief accounting officer, maintaining the District’s chart of accounts and ensures appropriate classification of revenue, expenditure and balance sheet transactions
7. Provides account analysis
8. Function as primary liaison with administrators, supervisors and department coordinators relating to budgetary management and student activity accounting
9. Assists Director of Business Administration with annual budget development process
10. Prepare and file all state and federal financial reports, including: PDE-2028, PDE-2057, PDE-363 and IRS Forms W-2 and 941. Review all reports prepared by Business Department staff prior to filing.
11. Prepare and maintain business process narratives to ensure adequate internal controls
12. Oversee administration of FSMC contract and all operations of the food service fund
13. Recommend improvements to current business practices to generate efficiency and improve customer service
14. Invest in personal development through professional study and involvement in local and state organizations
15. Appropriately delegate tasks to Business Department staff members to improve overall efficiency
16. Other duties as assigned by Director of Business Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Undergraduate degree from a recognized university in accounting.
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or CPA preferred but not required.
3. Supervisory experience

4. The successful candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, and budgets as well as demonstrated strategic leadership experience. 

5. The successful candidate must have 2-3 years school district business office experience.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Strong analytical and critical thinking and judgment skills.
3. Strong technology skills including use of HRIS systems, MS Excel and project management software.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific areas of responsibility.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School Board members, staff and the school community.
6. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.

REQUIRED PAPERWORK: In order to begin employment in any PA public school, all employees are required to complete mandatory paperwork. Background employment clearances must be completed within the last year to be valid and include:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) IndentoGo

Some additional paperwork includes Arrest/Conviction Report form, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure (Act 168), physician’s health form and recently completed TB test.

Council Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, cultural background, gender, age, or physical disability.