Assistant Superintendent Business

Openings as of 5/22/2026

Position Type: Administration / Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted: 1/9/2026

Date Available: To be determined

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and a New York State School Business Administrator (SBA), School District Business Leader (SDBL), School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate by the time of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in school district finance and business operations. Candidates with prior urban public school experience are encouraged to apply.

Through student‑centered effective and transformational leadership, the Assistant Superintendent for Business establishes strategic direction and provides leadership of the financial and business operations as well as the Food Services Department and Buildings and Grounds of the Poughkeepsie City School District. Key deliverables include maintenance of a multi‑year financial outlook, creation of an annual balanced budget, financial reporting in compliance with state statutes, payroll, benefits, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, disbursements, cash management, risk management, and financial planning, analysis and reporting.

The position also supervises the Technology, Food Service, Buildings & Grounds, and Transportation Departments.

• Overseeing PCSD comprehensive fiscal planning process encompassing the operating budget and grants, to develop a structurally balanced, prudent annual budget and design a fiscally sound long‑range financial plan.
• Providing leadership of the financial affairs of PCSD with optimal effectiveness and efficiency, inclusive of providing input on district strategies programming, and financial information as appropriate.
• Planning, coordinating and supervising the operation of the Finance and Business departments to promote the overall effectiveness and efficiency of PCSD in expanding opportunity and access to students and other critical stakeholders.
• Preparing PCSD’s proposed annual budget for the Board’s final consideration.
• Conducting long‑range financial research and forecasting and maintaining a multi‑year financial outlook.
• Designing and operationalizing a sound and equitable fiscal infrastructure with emphasis on supporting the success of PCSD schools.
• Developing and implementing a school‑based budgeting philosophy and framework.
• Assisting schools and department leadership in budget development, monitoring and management, including maintenance of financial records and controls.
• Monitoring ongoing revenue and expenditures.
• Strengthening PCSD’s centralized accounting, financial transactions, maintenance of official accounting records, filing of state reimbursement claims, monitoring of grants and special revenue funds.
• Managing all aspects of the Business Office, Food Service Department, and Buildings and Grounds, inclusive of grants, vendor services and payments, procurement, payroll, benefits, tax collection, and risk management.
• Strengthening and implementing effective and efficient financial and budgetary internal processes and controls.
• Assembling, managing, developing and actively leading a team of grants, payroll, finance, business, and accounting personnel capable of meeting the required functional responsibilities.
• Participating with other leaders in the formulation of District policies and plans, and advising district leaders and others of the financial, procedural and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Conducting a compensation analysis, analyzing the fiscal impact of proposed compensation changes and advising leadership on financially related issues related to labor negotiations.
• Maintaining knowledge of current and proposed State and Federal laws governing the control and distribution of school district finances.
• Conferring with members of the New York State Department of Education, and other organizations, in regard to PCSD fiscal standing.
• Responding to correspondence and inquiries related to PCSD finances.
• Conducting presentation on public school finance to various organizations as needed.
• Ensuring PCSD compliance with timely submission of accurate reports to New York State Department of Education and other regulatory bodies.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.