Business Manager

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:The business manager serves as the chief financial officer for the New Bedford Public Schools and administers all aspects of the school system's business operations. The primary responsibilities include: managing a municipal accounting system; preparing annual school budgets and analyzing financial data; monitoring expenditures; administering all contracts for non-professional staff; and supervising food services, facilities and transportation operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops and maintains procedures for managing and monitoring the school budget and financial resourcesDevelops the annual school budgets in conjunction with the superintendent, principals, and school committeePrepares financial reports to the superintendent and school committeePrepares budget projections and periodic analyses as requested by the superintendent or school committeePrepares state and federal financial reports in support of grants and compliance requirementsDirects the competitive bid process and negotiates vendor contracts in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulationsSupervises preparation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payrollsExplores and recommends methods, procedures, and practices that increase organizational efficiencyOversees the facilities, food services and transportation servicesImplements and supervises the school committee policies regarding the use of indoor/outdoor school facilitiesMaintains active liaison with the city accountant, treasurer, and finance committeeAssists with collective bargaining activities, including preparing financial analysis and explanation of proposalsPrepares reports and attends meetings for the superintendent, as requestedProvides support to principals and other administrators as the carry out their business management and operations responsibilitiesAttends conferences and meetings related to current school business and personnel practicesRepresents the superintendent at local and/or state meetings, as requestedAssists with the planning and management of all school building projectsSupervises and evaluates the business office support staffPerforms other duties as assigned by the superintendent of schoolsPerforms related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.