Director of Business Services

POSITION

Director of Business Services Eastern Suffolk BOCES is seeking an experienced leader who values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is positioned to provide outstanding fiscal leadership to a highly complex regional organization with 51 component school districts, 8,600 students, 2,700 staff members, and a budget of over $500 million. The successful candidate will have a record of success in financial management and planning for a BOCES, school district and/or public entity. This critical position is a member of the Administrative Council, the core decision-making group within the agency, and reports directly to the Associate Superintendent of Management Services.

LOCATION

Hines Administration Center, Patchogue, NY

RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices throughout the agency. Lead and support the activities of the business office, including accounting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, BOCES aid, and grants departments. Ensure regulatory compliance while implementing best practices and innovation. Administer the development of the Agency's administrative and capital budgets. Support the creation and monitoring of program-level budgets. Facilitate year-end closing, audits, and required financial reporting. Oversee the co-op purchasing program and insurance consortium. Model strong organizational skills and distributed leadership to promote team empowerment through collaboration. Use data-based decision-making processes to drive success. Promote agency wide efforts to ensure all employees are seen, valued and heard. Engage with professional and self-improvement practices, modeling active growth. Participate in the development, revision, and execution of the agency's strategic plan. Liaison with component school districts; providing necessary financial and aid information.

START DATE

September 1, 2026

SALARY:

$186,000.00 Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At ESBOCES, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. All individuals, including a pplicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume by Monday, June 15, 2026

Qualifications:

NYS SDA/SBA or SDBL Certification CPA and/or Accounting Degree - Preferred A minimum of five years experience in a school district or BOCES business department