Business Administrator

Pelham School District•Pelham, NH

About The Position

Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, this position is responsible for overseeing the budget, financial, insurance, facilities, nutrition, transportation, and risk management as well as other operations of the school district as assigned by the Superintendent. The Business Administrator will work closely with all members of the leadership team, the school board, budget committee and members of the SAU team. This individual will maintain transparency, integrity and compliance with all laws and regulations in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Coordinates and completes the budget process with all interested parties including the leadership team, school board and budget committee. Completes all filings, postings, and reports required by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Department of Revenue Administration and any other governmental organization on a timely basis. Participates in and provides analysis for the collective bargaining process. Supervises the prompt and accurate payment of all district obligations including accounts payable, payroll, grants management, and student activities for the District. Maintains and oversees budgetary controls to ensure funds are spent as approved by the school board and budget committee and ensuring accounting procedures are followed. Establishes and maintains financial management, control and reporting of all funds within the District. Supervises and coordinates annual audits. Supervises the Directors of the Facilities and Food Service departments. Leads a team of business office team members. Develops and implements processes to mitigate or reduce risk to the school board and school district including districtwide contract management. Oversees the district's insurance programs (such as Primex) and serves as an active member of the Joint Loss Management Committee. Negotiates any financial loans, bonds or other borrowing for the district. Supplies financial advice and figures as requested to members of the leadership team, school board, and/or budget committee. Performs work within deadlines, requiring little to no direct supervision while understanding the necessity to communicate effectively and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations. Interacts professionally with other employees, students, parents, taxpayers, voters, committee members, board members, town and school district officials, suppliers, contractors and vendors. Is responsible for overseeing the contracted transportation services. All Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
At least five (5) years experience creating and managing budgets, accounting principals and practices including fund accounting, supervision and collective bargaining experience.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as they relate to public schools.
Ability to attend frequent evening meetings, specifically school board, collective bargaining and budget committee meetings which are typically held in the evenings.
Ability to use discretion and judgement with confidential information.
Partners with the Director of Human Resources to coordinate employee information related to pay, timekeeping, leaves and CBA requirements.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

A masters degree or MBA in Finance, Business or a related field.
Prior experience as a Business Administrator.
At least three (3) years of experience being fully responsible for the financial management of an organization’s budget, cash flow, and financial operations.
Experience with Powerschool financial software, eFinance.
NHASBO certification or the ability to obtain within the first 2-years of employment.