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Job posting: assistant superintendent for finance

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September 26, 2024

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http://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment

Job Number: HKBN0314256-0000

Application Deadline: 10/25/24

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LOCATION OF POSITION: Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES, 352 Gros Boulevard, Herkimer, NY 13350; Administration Building – 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 (3rd floor)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time; 12-Month Position

STARTING DATE: December 2, 2024

SALARY RANGE: Salary Is Dependent Upon Experience

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance.  Reporting directly to the District Superintendent. The successful candidate will provide leadership and strategic vision for budgeting, financial management,  and business operations. In addition, will provide supervision to staff responsible for financial and accounting operations.

 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning.  Develop budget timetables in accordance with legal and local requirements.

  • Administers budget and recommends transfers between budget categories, authorizes all expenditure requests, and monitors expenditures.

  • Analyzes budget expenditures and revenues to provide information and direction in meeting the BOCES educational goals in the most effective manner.

  • Supervises the preparation of bid specifications, supervises the bidding process, analyzes bids, and prepares recommendations to the District Superintendent.

  • Prepares financial data necessary as background for contract negotiations with BOCES employees.

  • Makes complete and accurate reports to the Board of Education, District Superintendent, and various governmental agencies.

  • Supervises the administration of the Workers' Compensation functions for BOCES personnel.

  • Supervises all insurance and risk management matters.

  • Supervises capital projects, including need assessments, budget planning, bidding, state reporting, supervision, and management of funds

  • Supervises the annual financial auditing process of the BOCES and files the necessary reports to the State on a timely basis.

  • Represents the BOCES at all business meetings and maintains working relationships with governmental agencies, community organizations, and businesses.

  • Keeps abreast of legislative issues at all levels of government that may affect the financial standing of the BOCES and provide such information as necessary to the District Superintendent and Board of Education.

  • Serves as a member of the BOCES Leadership Team and represents the BOCES  as required.

  • Performs additional duties delegated by the District Superintendent.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. NYS Certification as a School District Business Leader (SDBL), School Business Administrator (SBA), School District Leader (SDL), or School District Administrator (SDA) required.

  2. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

  3. Knowledge and experience regarding BOCES programs, services and operations preferred.

  4. Prior experience as a School District Administrator or similar supervisory experience strongly preferred.