Interim School Business Official

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES: Selected candidates must be prepared to serve in any one of the 17 component school districts supported by Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. Assignments may arise throughout the school year and may vary in duration based on the needs of the requesting school district. This is an ongoing recruitment. Admission to the candidate pool does not guarantee an assignment.

• Oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Manage accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, analyses, and recommendations for the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Support long-range financial planning and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, New York State Education Department requirements, Office of the State Comptroller guidance, Board policies, and district procedures.
• Coordinate annual independent audits and assist with corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversee state aid, grants, claims, contracts, bidding, and procurement processes.
• Support capital projects, facilities planning, transportation, food service, insurance, risk management, and other operational functions, as assigned.
• Supervise and support business office and operational staff.
• Collaborate with superintendents, boards of education, administrators, auditors, legal counsel, bargaining units, vendors, and community partners.
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard district assets and confidential information.
• Provide continuity during leadership transitions and prepare records and information for the incoming permanent School Business Official.
• As requested by the Superintendent or Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, provide mentoring, coaching, and consultation to School Business Officials, business office personnel, or administrative teams to support leadership development, financial stewardship, and a successful transition
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate BOCES administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess successful experience as a School Business Official or senior-level public school business administrator.
• Hold a valid New York State School District Business Leader (SDBL) Certificate.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of New York State public school finance, budgeting, accounting, state aid, auditing, purchasing, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly assess organizational needs, establish priorities, and provide stable leadership.
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to responsible stewardship of public funds.