Business Administrator

Marple Newtown School District - Newtown Square, PA

Newtown Square, PA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position involves administering and supervising the district's business functions, including budget preparation, district accounting, local, state, and federal reporting, purchasing, and payroll. The role also includes oversight of the Food Service, Technology, and Operations Departments. The individual will report directly to the Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the annual school district budget in accordance with required local, state, and federal requirements and practices.
• Effectively communicate and update the Superintendent and School Board on all short and long-term financial matters affecting the school district.
• Ensure all budgetary controls and records are properly maintained.
• Manage all areas of debt service.
• Oversee all business office functions, including the General, Capital, Scholarship, and Student Activity Funds.
• Recommend all financial policies to the school board.
• Oversee financial internal controls.
• Oversee all district accounting functions including account transfers, debt service, cash management, taxes, investments, student accounts, and payroll.
• Administer purchasing and bidding functions in accordance with state laws and board policy.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Oversee insurance and risk management programs.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Assist in all labor negotiations.
• Serve as School Board Secretary in accordance with the Public School Code.
• Review and sign required contracts, purchase orders, and other documents for the school district.
• Oversee the preparation and safeguarding of official school board minutes, proceedings, official seal, and required financial records.
• Act as Right to Know Officer.
• Attend required meetings including day, evening, and other times.

Requirements

• Related experiences in the public or private sector with PA public school district experience preferred.
• B.S. degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• MBA/CPA preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.