School Business Administrator Job Mexico New York USA,Management

Location: Mexico

Posting #26-156

ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: June 17, 2026

POSITION TITLE: School Business Administrator

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide Administration

CERTIFICATION: Valid NYS SBA or SDBL Certification

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Valid NYSED certification(s) School District Administrator (SDA) and/or School District Business Leader (SDBL), or meet requirements for Oswego County Civil Service appointment as a School Business Executive

Experience in school business administration

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 and grounds programs

Strong working knowledge of New York State aid formulas and completion of required State financial reports, including year-end State Aide Claim reports and the ST-3.

Knowledge of Comptroller's regulations regarding Uniform System of Accounting

Knowledge of payroll practices and wage and hour law

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

Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in business, accounting, or a related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential

Minimum of five (5) years of school business management experience

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Districtwide Financial Leadership

Coordinate and lead all District financial planning and long-range fiscal strategy
Allocate resources aligned to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals
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
Budget development, presentations, updates of fund balance projections and prepare monthly reports on financial position
Develop annual goals and objectives for all financial and business service areas
Ability to present written and oral comments and opinions, financial and otherwise, clearly, and concisely

Budget Development and Oversight

Lead the preparation, presentation, and administration of the annual District budget
Direct the budget control function, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and monitoring
Direct accounting, billing, and collection control procedures
Provide the Superintendent and Board with clear, timely guidance on financial trends, risks, and opportunities
Serves as a member of the District negotiating team; assist with financial data collection

Audits and State Reporting

Respond to internal and external audit findings and coordinate corrective actions
Oversee completion and submission of State Aid reports, claims, and other NYSED financial filings
Direct preparation of financial reports and statements required by local, state, and federal agencies
Facilitate the Audit and Finance Committee with the Board of Education Chairperson(s)

Capital Projects

Coordinate capital project planning, financing strategies, and ongoing project oversight
Provide advice on debt service programs and capital improvement funding options

Health Plan Oversight, Insurance, and Risk Management

Provide financial oversight of the District's health care and pharmacy plans
Oversee insurance claims processes and risk management practices
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard District assets and ensure full compliance with regulations

Operational Leadership and Department Oversight

Provide managerial oversight and supervision of:
- All Business Office staff
- Director of Facilities, Director of Human Resources, Director of Information Services, Transportation Supervisor, and School Lunch Manager
Manage all accounting operations including receivables, payables, payroll, general ledger, and internal control procedures
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the planning and delivery of business services across the District
Promote and support professional growth for self and staff

Governance, Policy, and Community Engagement

Prepare agenda items of routine and priority nature for the Board of Education related to Finance and Business Services
Interpret financial matters for the community and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
Represent the District at state, regional, and professional finance meetings
Interface effectively with school administrators, attorneys, state agencies, the IRS, union representatives, and auditors
Stay current with changing laws, regulations, and best practices in school finance
Provide information to the…