Business Manager

Position Type: Administration/ Business Manager

Date Posted: 2/10/2026

Location: District Support Center

Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Position Title: Business Manager

Department: Business

Immediate Supervisor's

Position Title:

Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Negotiable ary range is $126,205-$154,251.

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Business Manager serves as the chief financial officer of the district, being responsible for providing financial information to the Superintendent, School Board, department managers and the public; managing the cash flow and investment of district funds; developing financial and demographic information and projects for long‑range budget planning and development; and representing the interests of the school district concerning issues of tax policy, budget and funding/fiscal legislation.

The Business Manager provides oversight and leadership to the operational areas of Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Buildings & Grounds, Food Service, Transportation, Aquatic Center, and the West Fargo Hockey Arena.

TO APPLY: Please complete the application and include up‑to‑date, relevant submissions of your resume, a letter of interest (cover letter), and three business professional references. Not including the required documents/references may result in loss of candidacy.

• Provide leadership and supervision to operational areas of Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Buildings & Grounds, Food Service, Transportation, Aquatic Center, and the West Fargo Hockey Arena.
• Manage the district's budgeting process.
• Supervise and manage the district's major financial accounting systems and prepare a variety of financial and student data reports for various local, county, state, or federal agencies.
• Monitor the cash assets and cash flow of the district and ensure that funds are available to meet the fiscal requirements and obligations of the district.
• Assist and provide support to the district in contract negotiations with professional teaching staff, classified staff, and administrative staff.
• Attend all school board meetings and provide financial information and analysis, along with implications of proposals, before the Board in order to assist in the decision‑making process.
• Manage the district's self‑funded insurance program and ensure that the district property and liability insurance requirements are met.
• Handle tuition issues for learners attending out‑of‑district programs.
• Manage the annual audit of financial records and provide the auditors with access to all necessary records and information.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Director on payroll issues and provide support as required to implement all payroll policies.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Director and School Board members to establish salaries, benefits, and conditions of employment for classified staff.
• Manage the elections of the school district, including those held in conjunction with other political subdivisions.
• Support District operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Education, or other closely related area is required.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Education, or other closely related area is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly related work is required.
• More than six (6) years of directly related work is preferred.
• Previous team leadership and personnel supervisory role is required.
• CPA Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Operational
  
  Experience with :
  • Laws, rules, statutes, and guidelines related to school finance, business operations, and generally accepted accounting principles is required.
  • Organizational, management and supervisory principles, standards, and practices is required.
  • Managing, projecting, formulating, and establishing budgets is required.
  • Data processing systems and software used in the collection, analysis, reporting, and accounting of learner and financial information is preferred.
  • ND Century Code sections relevant to school districts and education is preferred.
  • Administrative policies and procedures, risk management, insurances…