Assistant Superintendent of School Business and Finance

West New York School District

$150K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of successful experience in education or equivalent private sector experience required; 3+ years in school business preferred
  • Experience overseeing school construction projects preferred
  • Management of fund balance requirements in New York State
  • Familiarity with New York State financial aid for K-12 districts
  • Graduate work beyond a Master’s Degree in school finance or administration
  • Valid NYS Certificate as School District Business Leader or School District Administrator
  • Strong communication and human relations skills
  • Experience in school finance and supervision of support services

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the school district budget
  • Prepare financial reports for the Board
  • Oversee investments and borrowing
  • Manage insurance and risk management programs
  • Conduct cost analysis for various school operations
  • Supervise real estate management activities
  • Assist in contract negotiations and administration
  • Work with construction teams on capital projects

Benefits

  • Full-time position
  • Opportunity to influence school financial planning
  • Collaborative environment with administration and community
  • Potential for continuous professional development
Full Job Description
Certified - Administrative - Asst Supt for Finance & Operations {ASFO}



Start Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Closing Date 08/31/2026

POSITION: Assistant Superintendent of School Business and Finance

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

SALARY: Minimum $150,000, or commensurate with experience

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Minimum of seven years successful experience in education, including supervision, administration, and/or equivalent private sector experience required - a minimum of three years experience as a school business official (or assistant) strongly preferred
  2. Prior experience overseeing a school building construction or reconstruction project strongly preferred
  3. Prior experience with managing fund balance requirements and opportunities in New York State
  4. Prior experience with New York State financial aid to K-12 public school districts
  5. Graduate work beyond the Master's Degree with emphasis on school finance and district administration
  6. A valid NYS Certificate as School District Business Leader (SDBL) or School District Administrator (SDA)
  7. Strong communication, problem solving and human relations skills
  8. Administrative experience in the areas of school business/finance and supervision of support services including transportation, facilities and food service
  9. Experience in using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial and support services
  10. Experience in effectively working with administrators, teachers, support staff and parents
  11. Positive, student-centered approach to duties and responsibilities
  12. Strong work ethic
  13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants should submit a complete application on www.wnyric.org

Assistant Superintendent of School Business and Finance

Performance Responsibilities

Contributes significantly to the school district planning and decision-making consistent with the District's missions and goals
  1. Attends Board meetings and prepares budgetary reports for the Board and other reports as the Superintendent may request
  2. Assumes responsibility for budget development, budget administration, short term and long term financial planning
  3. Assumes responsibility for financial and statistical reporting, investments and borrowing
  4. Assumes responsibility for management of insurance, risk management, environmental health programs and safety programs
  5. Performs cost analysis of various operations in building usage, maintenance, transportation, food service and technology
  6. Assumes responsibility for real estate management including purchase, sale, lease and easements
  7. Assumes responsibility for legal matters pertaining to departments supervised, non-employee claims against the district and tax issues
  8. Assists with contract negotiations and contract administration
  9. Supervises purchasing and payroll
  10. Supervises the management of facilities, transportation, food services and instructional technology
  11. Works with architect, construction manager and contractors regarding capital projects
  12. Assumes responsibility for management, analysis and recommendations regarding use of technology (systems, hardware and software) for financial and support services
  13. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent

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Salary: From 150000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Start Date ASAP

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