School Business Manager

Position: SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. Licensure or eligible for license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Business Administrator. Five years of experience in accounting, business administration, or the equivalent. MCPPO licensure preferred. Familiarity with Regional School Districts preferred as well as experience with MSBA building projects.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To oversee, supervise, and ensure efficient business procedures at Whittier Regional School District. The School Business Manager reports directly to the Superintendent.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains all business and financial records in accordance with School Committee requirements, in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, and federal regulations.
Responsible as the chief procurement officer for purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with bidding and advertising procedures.
Administers, through the Plant Facilities Manager, the operation of the facility, and is responsible for monitoring payments and collections.
Administers, through the Transportation Coordinator, the student transportation program.
Administers, through the Food Service Manager, the school lunch program and purchases for Culinary Arts.
Administers Payroll, Accounts Payable, and the Comptroller position.
Develops a timeline for the budget and recommends it to the Superintendent in accordance with the regional agreement and state guidelines.
Supervises and monitors the operation of the annual school budget and provides periodic updates, including notice of any potential overruns to the Superintendent.
Responsible for preparation, completion, and submission of state reports.
Responsible for the insurance program for students and staff.
Attendance at School Committee meetings and budget meetings within the District.
Monitoring of all revolving accounts, including invoices of revenue streams.
Prepares documents for the annual audit and responds in writing to recommendations contained in the annual audit report with recommendations for appropriate policies, procedures, and/or actions to the Superintendent.
Co-chairs a committee of staff members from each department to develop and update a five-year capital plan.
Reviews and approves payroll and accounts payable warrants for payment.
Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent.

SALARY AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

$165,000 - $180,000
12 Month Position
7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.