Assistant Superintendent School Finance

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY

POSITION: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SCHOOL FINANCE

The Assistant Superintendent for School Finance serves as the District’s chief financial officer and primary advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education. The position provides timely, accurate financial analysis and counsel to support responsible and strategic use of District resources and ensures that financial practices advance the District’s mission, goals, and long-range priorities. This position is a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

Required:

• Hold a valid New York State certificate as a School District Business Leader (SDBL) or School District Administrator (SDA) [please note that School District Leader (SDL) cannot be substituted], or meet Erie County Civil Service minimum qualifications for a comparable title.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of successful experience in education, including teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong financial planning skills; knowledge of accounting practices, internal controls, and fiscal management systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of or experience supervising district-wide financial operations, including:
  • Cash management, debt management, and investment practices
  • Purchasing systems and fiscal oversight and accountability
  • Food service, student transportation, and buildings & grounds programs
• Strong working knowledge of New York State aid formulas and completion of required State financial reports, including year-end State Aid Claim reports and the ST-3.
• Comprehensive technology skills, including proficiency with financial management systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; teamwork, facilitation, and team‑building skills.

Preferred:

• Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in education, business, accounting, or a related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Minimum of five (5) years of school business management experience.
• Successful leadership in initiating, evaluating, and modernizing school financial operating practices, including implementation of new software and technology.
• Substantial knowledge and experience with budgeting for and managing a self-funded medical insurance plan.
• Demonstrated experience developing, administering, and presenting school district budgets to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in both teaching and accounting and/or school business operations.
• Evidence of successful leadership on multiple capital projects, large and small, including submission of required State capital project reports.

Other:

• Additional qualifications may be determined by the Kenmore‑Town of Tonawanda UFSD Board of Education.

SALARY:
Negotiable commensurate with experience

Job Description:

Assistant Superintendent for Finance

The Assistant Superintendent for Finance provides executive leadership, oversight, and accountability for all financial operations of the District. This includes cash management, purchasing, treasury functions, accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, state aid claims, budget development, capital project oversight, insurance and risk management, and real estate transactions. The position also provides operational leadership for business office staff, food service, transportation, buildings and grounds, and other areas as assigned by the Superintendent.

Districtwide Financial Leadership

• Coordinate and lead all District financial planning and long-range fiscal strategy.
• Direct the District’s cash management program and oversee investment practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated system of financial accounting consistent with NYSED requirements and independent audit standards.
• Provide financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Prepare and present monthly Finance Agenda statements and financial updates to the Board.
• Develop annual goals and objectives for all financial and business service areas.

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