Job Information
Monroe One Boces Business Administrator in Fairport, New York
Business Administrator JobID: 1926
Position Type:
Administrative (Certified)/ Administrative
Date Posted:
11/4/2024
Location:
Business Office
Closing Date:
12/04/2024
LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe One Center- 1000 Pittford Victor Rd, Pittford NY 14534
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time, 12-Month Position
STARTING DATE: January 2025
SALARY RANGE:$120,000 - $140,000
*Actual salary is dependent upon Education, Experience and Contract.
DEFINITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, the Business Administrator is responsible for the development and monitoring of the assigned program finances. The Business Administrator works cooperatively with the Directors of Program, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, Deputy Superintendent and other program administrators to provide information, planning, monitoring and fiscal supervision.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
A.Compliance The Business Administrator is responsible for following policies established by the Board of Education as well as the requirements of New York State and Federal Regulations. They are responsible for the fiscal operation and planning for the assigned cooperative services (COSERS) and for the day-to-day monitoring of the financial areas in cooperation with the program administrators. B.Staff Personnel Management Authority/Responsibility:
In close collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Business Administrator is responsible for verifying that sufficient funds exist for staffing levels.
Representative Activities:
Fiscal approval of new staff positions.
Verifies program expenses with budgeted appropriations.
Authorizes staffing based upon enrollment levels and revenue.
Semi-Annually reconciles staff assignments with the Assistant Payroll Supervisor.
C.Communication Authority/Responsibility:
The Business Administrator is responsible for preparing reports on a regular basis for the District Superintendent, Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, Deputy Superintendent and other staff as needed.
Representative Activities:
Develops and circulates on a quarterly basis revenue and expenditure reports by COSER and Site.
Reviews monthly billing to districts.
Provides explanation of individual student billing to district and program administrators upon request.
With the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, provides updates and seeks input from the Component Business Officials for current and future programs.
Attends Management Steering meetings as requested.
Is responsible for collecting and sharing information from all assigned COSER areas related to fiscal matters.
D. Business Fiscal Managment Authority/Responsibility: The Business Administrator is responsible for the planning, presentation, organization, reporting and supervision of the assigned area of finance in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and Business Office staff.
Representative Activities:
Develops budgets in each of the assigned COSERS.
Authorizes and monitors expenditures in all assigned budgets in line with annual Board of Education goals.
Oversees the billing process to verify income.
Participates in Internal Audit Committee.
Assists with Reserves management.
Prepares and circulates to appropriate staff quarterly or monthly reports detailing fiscal status.
Provides up-to-date information to the Program Administrators and Principals that are necessary for program decisions and operations.
Works with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and Department Administrators to maintain unit costs and cost containment for the assigned program areas.
E. Comprehensive Planning Authority/Responsibility:
In collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations the Business Administrator is responsible for collecting information to forecast funding levels and service rates for programs. Works cooperatively with other staff to plan budgets.
Representative Activities:
Use district requests information to authorize staffing levels.
Work cooperatively with Program Administrators to identify allocation of resources.
Identify and project funding and staff allocation based upon expected funding sources.
Develop a Five-Year Plan for equipment purchases.
DUTIES:
Works in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations for collecting information to forecast funding levels for programs.
Responsible for the fiscal operation and planning for the assigned COSERS and for the day-to-day monitoring of the financial areas in cooperation with other program administrators.
Responsible for the planning, presentation, organization, reporting and supervision of assigned area of finance in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and Business Office Staff.
Responsible for the preparation of reports on a regular basis for the District Superintendent, Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and other staff as needed.
Works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to verify that sufficient funds exist for recommended staffing levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NYS School Business Administrator Certificate or School District Business Leader Certificate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Cost Accounting or Finance preferred. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
At least 5 years’ experience in an accounting, finance or planning position for a large institution or school district.
Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of State Education Department regulations and guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Superior analytical and planning skills.