Business Manager - Board of Education

City of New Haven•New Haven, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board of Education is seeking an experienced, highly organized professional to serve as its Business Manager—a senior-level administrative and fiscal leadership position responsible for overseeing complex budget operations, financial reporting, and business office functions that support one of the City's largest and most dynamic organizations. More than a traditional office management role, this position serves as the financial and administrative backbone of the Business Office, providing strategic oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets, coordinating with City and State agencies, supervising professional and administrative staff, and ensuring the responsible stewardship of public funds. The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, improving processes, and solving complex financial and operational challenges. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the financial operations that support New Haven Public Schools, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, municipal finances, business administration, or public administration
At least four years experience in budget, public administration and municipal finance work (including the Board of Education).
Three to five years experience in the supervision of budgetary, public administration, or finance work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Knowledge of the Board of Education’s infrastructure and operations of other city departments and agencies.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgetary control.
Knowledge of municipal accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of data processing, municipal payroll processing and the City’s pension system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, staff associates, and peers.
Ability to manage and supervise office personnel.
Ability to analyze budgetary problems and recommend effective solutions.
Ability to express ideas clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to meet crucial deadlines and timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.
Current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or School Business Administrator certification preferable.

Responsibilities

Prepares, directs, and implements the budget activities for the Board of Education and provides assistance to intra-departments in budget principles and procedures.
Prepares periodic financial reports on the budget, such as projections, on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Compiles and files the following reports: the State of Connecticut’s Minimum Expenditure Requirement (MER) report, the Medicaid reimbursement forms for annual activity, the Non-Public Health and Welfare report Ed017, and the end of the year expenditure Ed001 report.
Prepares, coordinates, and implements all State Inter-district Magnet School Budgets to assure proper spending.
Assures schools are properly supplied and that warehouse maintains an adequate reserve inventory.
Monitors the utilities of each school for efficient use and/or excessive waste.
Authorizes payroll and purchase orders for the Board of Education.
Supervises the Business Office Staff, which includes professional and technical assistants.
Plans, analyzes and makes procedural and process recommendations relating to all phases of work in the department.
Advises and assists department officials and employees in the proper procedures, processes, and use of appropriate forms.
Reviews and analyzes data submitted by departments for completeness, accuracy and conformance to policies established by the Board of Education and Finance Department.
Acts as coordinator for the Board of Education when dealing with other Municipal Departments with respect to budget analysis and procedures.
Advises, instructs and trains subordinate employees in the performance of their duties.
Plans, schedules, assigns and evaluates work of subordinate professional, technical and clerical employees.
Performs related work as required.