Job Description:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Description The Bensalem Township School District is seeking applicants for a Director of Business Operations. The Bensalem Township School District is located in scenic Bucks County, PA. Bensalem is home for approximately 6500 students in grades K-12. The District operates one high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools. About the position: This cabinet-level position is responsible for all aspects of the school district's business operations and overseeing operational departments.
Primary Duties Performed:
1. Oversight of all Financial Functions of the District
2. Budget Development and Board Presentations
3. Coordination of All PDE Reporting Documents - PDE 2028 Budget Document & Annual Financial Report (AFR)
4. Supervision and Management of the End of Year Audit
5. Supervision and Management of the Payroll Department
6. Federal Program Financial Reporting – Quarterly & Final Expenditure Reports
7. Business Committee Liaison
8. Supervision of Director of Food Service(s)
9. Supervision Buildings & Grounds
10. Supervision of Transportation
11. Oversight of Accounts Receivable - Collection of Taxes
12. Oversight of Accounts Payable
13. Monitoring of Investments
14. Management of Liability Insurances, Medical and Dental Insurances, and Benefits
15. Bond Borrowing and Data Submissions for Bond Borrowing – Plancon K, Plancon Submission for Reimbursements, and EMMA Annual Reporting
16. District Level FRCPP Comprehensive & Strategic Plan Implementation
17. Financial Calculations for Negotiations
 Additional Responsibilities
1. Will vary with specific assignment and depend on the area for which the person is responsible.
2. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
3. Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
4. Maintains confidentiality relative to all workplace matters
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
2. At least five (5) years of previous experience in school business management.
3. Registered status as Pennsylvania School Business Administrator (PRSBA) preferred
4. Registered status as Registered School Business Administrator (RSBA) as granted by the Association of School Business Officials International.
5.Experience in supervising electronic budget and accounting systems.Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with other employees in a positive manner.
6.Ability to organize, write, and set priorities.
7. Training, experience and proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Software including but not limited to Word and Excel.
8. Training, experience and proficiency in using networked computer systems.
9. Training, experience and proficiency with required software systems.
10.Experience in completing government reports including federal, state and local reports.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel between district school buildings will be required. NOTE: Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the Bensalem Township School District Human Resources Director of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodation to complete the application process must inform the Human Resources Director of their need. BTSD Management reserves the right to remove the posting at any time. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and education.
BTSD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.