Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Plant Services

About the Role: This cabinet-level position serves as the District’s chief financial and operations officer, with executive responsibility for financial management, facilities, food service, transportation, technology, health services, and designated community programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional financial and operational leadership, integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to align District resources and support services with the needs of students, staff, families, and the broader community.

• Serve as the District’s chief financial officer and advise the Superintendent and Board of Education on fiscal matters.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the annual budget and long-range financial plan.
• Oversee accounting, benefits, payroll, purchasing, investments, unemployment, workers’ compensation, state and federal aid, grants, audits, risk management, contracts, and financial reporting.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Board policies, and accounting standards.
• Prepare and present financial reports, projections, and recommendations to the Board of Education and community.
• Support collective bargaining through financial analysis and costing of proposals.

• Lead District-wide safety, security, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Provide executive oversight of Buildings and Grounds, Food Service, Transportation, Technology, Health Services, capital projects, and assigned community programs.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned administrators, directors, supervisors, and departments.
• Lead capital planning and coordinate the work of architects, engineers, contractors, and other professional service providers.
• Oversee departmental budgets, staffing, contracts, regulatory compliance, safety, and operational performance.
• Coordinate community programs and partnerships, including SHEF, Dollars for Scholars, Driver Education, and facility use.

• Serve as an active member of the Superintendent’s cabinet and contribute to District-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Align financial and operational resources with the District’s mission, strategic priorities, instructional programs, and student needs.
• Build productive relationships with administrators, employees, bargaining units, families, community partners, government agencies, and professional organizations.
• Recommend and implement Board policies and administrative procedures related to finance and assigned operational areas.
• Prepare agenda items, reports, resolutions, and recommendations for Board of Education consideration.
• Attend Board of Education meetings, committee meetings, budget presentations, public hearings, community meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

• New York State certification as a School District Business Leader (SDBL) or School Business Administrator (SBA).
• Five or more years of administrative experience preferred.
• Successful experience in school district finance, business administration, or comparable public-sector leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, accounting, auditing, purchasing, state aid, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, collaboration, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources.