Assistant Business Manager 2025-26 SY
Assistant Business Manager 2025-26 SY
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$ 80000 - 100000
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The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire an Assistant Business Manager to assist the Director of Finance in the supervision of the School Business Office. This is a fulltime 12month position reporting to the Director of Finance. The Assistant Business Manager will oversee facilities use student activities accounts revolving accounts grants and the online payment system. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate equip and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.
About the Weston Public SchoolsThe Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 1960 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 912 a middle school for grades 68 an upper elementary school for grades 45 and two lower elementary schools for prekindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967 Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K12.
Key Responsibilities- Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusionRegularly monitor approved annual school budget throughout the fiscal year
- Respond to finance and budget related inquiries and requests from school and town personnel as well as the public
- Attend municipal and district meetings as required
- Prepare financial and business reports through MUNIS Google Docs PowerPoint and/or Excel keeping the Director of Finance fully informed on all aspects of the business and financial operations of the school department
- Prepare benchmarking data utilizing the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations reporting databases and/or other sources as needed to answer questions posed by the School Committee Finance Committee and others
- Analyze financial and budget related matters and conducts research
- Compile data from statistical studies and budget analysis maintains database of budget history and assist in the development of multiyear forecasts of revenues and expenditures to assist in budget preparation and analysis
- May provide analytical support for the development and review of programs and policies affecting the budget
- Prepare regular budget reports and presentations for school committee senior management program administrators boards and committees to depict rates of spending versus budget and identify potential budget problems
- Coordinate maintain and report for all Federal and State projects (grants revolving funds and capital) including overseeing completion of monthly quarterly and annual reports
- Assist in the coordination and completion of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education EndofYear Report and assist with other annual reports
- Maintain personnel budget and projections by working with Human Resources Department
- Review and keep current on new or revised finance related laws and regulations affecting the schools
- Assist in procurement of goods materials and services required for operation of the school system
- Assist with the implementation training maintenance and use of MUNIS (financial application) system in the school department
- Review and process all requisitions under $500.
- Oversee and maintain online payment system.
- Work with schools and Head Bookkeeper to ensure proper tracking of each event and funding coming into the system
- Review and enter all Budget Transfer and Journal Entry requests and documents
- Perform special projects and other related duties as required directed or as the situation dictates
- Bachelors degree in public administration business or a finance related discipline Masters degree preferred
- 13 years of finance/budget related experience
- Experience in budget development and financial analysis with knowledge of finance/business management and general accounting principles
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Google Suite and ERP/Computerized accounting systems (MUNIS preferred)
- Flexibility and the desire to work in a team environment
- Organized efficient and capable of meeting deadlines
- Maturity and the ability to maintain confidential information
The salary range for this position is $80000 $100000 per year. Additionally Weston offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off subsidized health insurance and participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities both internally and externally.
Hiring TimelineThe start date for this role is July 1 2025. The review of applications will begin immediately. but please note that while we will carefully review every application only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
