Business Administrator

School Administrative Unit 70•Hanover, NH

1d•$125,000

About The Position

As the nation’s first interstate school district serving the vibrant communities of Hanover, NH, and Norwich, VT, SAU 70 is seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Administrator to oversee the financial and operational health of our unique interstate school districts. The BA leads the district’s business operations, from multi-million dollar budgeting to facilities management. This role serves as a key resource for our school boards, Superintendent, and other Administrators, ensuring transparency, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with laws and regulations across the entire organization. The ideal candidate balances technical financial expertise with the ability to manage the physical and human infrastructure of a multi-district educational system, while contributing to a positive and professional environment. Position begins July 1, 2026, open until filled. Salary up to $125,000, dependent on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits for this position can be found in the Administrator I Standard Benefits . Please visit the Information for New Hires page for more.

Requirements

Masters degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred;
Bachelor's degree with NH Business Administrator Certification considered.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial management, including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
A knowledge of applicable NH RSA’s and regulations as it relates to the total range of financial planning and reporting within a school business setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to successfully multitask within the role.
Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public school administration is preferred.
Certification or certifiable as a School Business Administrator preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Act as chief financial officer for all finance and business operations of the district.
Assume responsibility for all financial management operations, including: developing and implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures that meet all federal, state, and GASB requirements; ensuring that all financial systems accurately record all financial transactions in detail; and supervising all accounting and payroll operations.
Assume responsibility for the district’s annual budget, including: establishing budgetary guidelines and processes; developing the annual budget; compiling all necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget; working with the school board, superintendent, principals, and directors in the preparation of all budgets, using established guidelines; performing monthly revenue and expense projections analyzing operations and budget status; managing operations within the approved budget; and providing resolution to issues.
Assume responsibility for all reporting requirements, including: submitting monthly reports to the board and budget committee detailing the status of the district’s financial position; interpreting the financial position of the district to the community at large; enforcing financial reporting standards, and preparing financial reports, as required by GASB, NH DOE, NH DRA, VT AOE, and the US DOE.
Assume responsibility for all audit operations, including: arranging for the internal auditing of school accounts; compiling all information and paperwork necessary for audits; and scheduling, coordinating and assisting the district auditors in their performance of the annual independent audit.
Assume responsibility for all facilities management operations, including: supervising the building & grounds staff; ensuring that the building & grounds infrastructure meets the educational needs of the district; developing and managing programs of plant management and expansion; maintaining an up-to-date inventory of school property; and developing the district’s annual Capital Improvement Plan.
Assume responsibility for the district’s assets, including: managing banking relationships in conjunction with the district treasurer; supervising the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds; implementing a records retention policy that meets legal requirements.
Assume responsibility for the district’s purchasing operations, including: purchasing all supplies, materials, and equipment in keeping within the budget; preparing bid specifications and documentation for the purchase of goods, equipment and services within district budgets and policy guidelines; negotiating contracts involving specific facilities, programs and services; and supervising the storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
Manage the district’s property, liability, health, dental, life, and disability insurance programs.
Manage the risk management and safety programs.
Manage the district’s student transportation and food service program.
Fiscally manage State and federal funds, overseeing submittal of required financial reports.
Assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, supervising, developing, and evaluating personnel under his/her jurisdiction.
Provide an in-service program for the business office, food service and facilities personnel. ie: Facility Maintenance Software, Finance/Payroll/HR Software, Time Keeping Software.
Maintain all financial systems for the district in conjunction with the IT department.
Develop and recommend changes in policy and procedures as it relates to finance, purchasing, payroll, facilities, food service and transportation.
Act as advisor to the superintendent on the school budget and all other support operations questions.
Assist the Superintendent in all aspects of school building and/or renovation projects; and assist principals, as requested, with plant and equipment maintenance.
Act as a resource for, and assist the school boards in the collective bargaining process.
Maintain effective relations with, and act as a resource for, school board, budget committee, other elected officials, district staff, students, vendors, public agencies and their staffs, the media, private organizations and the public.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.