Strategic School Finance & Purchasing Leader

Bellmore-Merrick CSHD; North Merrick (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District seeks an experienced School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to lead financial operations, purchasing, budget development, and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Business, overseeing budget administration, accounts payable/receivable, and employee benefits, while collaborating with district leaders and external partners.

Qualifications

• New York State School District Business Leader (SDBL) Certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of school finance, budgeting, purchasing, public bidding, payroll and accounting practices.
• Experience in public school business administration preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and present the District budget.
• Monitor district expenditures and revenues.
• Serve as the District Purchasing Agent and supervise purchasing activities.
• Develop bid specifications, conduct bids, and prepare contracts/RFPs.
• Provide annual training on purchasing procedures.
• Supervise accounts payable/receivable, payroll operations, and fixed asset inventory.
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance.
• Support cash management, borrowing, investments, and financial reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs and enrollment records.
• Prepare financial reports for Board of Education and agencies.

Skills

SDBL Certification

School finance

Budgeting

Purchasing

Public bidding

Payroll

Accounting practices

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District seeks an experienced School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to lead financial operations, purchasing, budget development, and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Business, overseeing budget administration, accounts payable/receivable, and employee benefits, while collaborating with district leaders and external partners.