School Business Official

District: Corning-Painted Post Area School District

Location: Painted Post, NY (Steuben County)

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Final date to receive applications: August 14, 2026

Start Date: November 1, 2026

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District is seeking a highly qualified, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the School Business Official
. Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Official oversees all financial and non-instructional business operations of the district. The successful candidate will ensure long-term fiscal stability, strict legal compliance, and the strategic allocation of resources to support the district's educational mission and community expectations.

• Lead and coordinate all District financial planning and long-range fiscal strategy.
• Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of the annual district budget (historically $151M+) ensuring strict alignment with the NYS Property Tax Cap regulations.
• Allocate resources aligned to the District's mission, vision and strategic goals.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Direct the District's cash management program and oversee investment practices.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, revenue projections, and budget status updates for the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

• 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.

• Accurately prepare and submit all required New York State Education Department (NYSED) financial reports, Transparency Reports, and State Aid forms.
• Respond to internal and external audit findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor, project, and maximize State Aid allocations, federal grants, and foundational community grants (e.g., Corning Incorporated grants).
• Ensure absolute compliance with NYS General Municipal Law, Local Finance Law, and Board of Education policies.
• Facilitate the Audit and Budget Advisory Committees.

• Lead and manage capital project financing, funding structures, and capital reserve funds.
• Work in close collaboration with the District Safety and Operations Supervisor, architects, and construction managers.
• Partner closely with the District Safety and Operations Supervisor regarding facilities management, building security upgrades, building conditions surveys and environmental health/safety compliance.
• Provide advice on debt service programs and capital improvement funding options.
• Provide administrative oversight and leadership to auxiliary non-instructional departments, including Facilities and Operations, Transportation, Food Services, and Technology.
• Serve as the District Purchasing Agent, overseeing competitive bidding processes (RFPs), contract management, and efficient use of BOCES shared services.

• Provide financial oversight of the District's health care and pharmacy plans.
• Oversee insurance claims process, risk management programs, and worker's compensation claims.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard District assets and ensure full compliance with regulations.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate business office clerical staff and provide oversight for operational department heads in accordance with District needs.
• Serves as a member of the District negotiating team by providing accurate cost projections and financial data analysis.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the planning and delivery of business services across the District.

• 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.
• 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 Superintendent and the Board regarding the financial status of the District as requested.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent and other District administration.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Valid NYSED Certification(s) as a School District Business Leader (SDBL), School District Administrator (SDA).

• Master's degree in…