District Business Manager

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Administration Building

Job Description
District Financial Business Manager
Conway Public School District

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred

Previous experience in school business financial management preferred

Strong technology and data entry skills, especially electronic budget and accounting systems

Ability to work well with others and lead with strong communication skills.

Ability to organize, write, and set priorities.

Reports to:

Director of Finance

Supervises:

Accounting, Payroll

Terms of Employment:

The contract length will be 240 days.

Evaluation:

Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

Job Goal:

The CPSD Financial Business Manager will endeavor to direct the financial and business activities of the District to ensure the efficient and economic use of District financial resources personally or through subordinates to accomplish the educational goals of the District.

Performance Responsibilities:

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.

Serves as District treasurer.

Is administratively responsible for general and property accounting, payroll and benefits accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal auditing, and budgetary controls.

Conducts internal financial audits to ensure that appropriate records are being maintained and established procedure is followed; takes action as necessary to correct any irregular findings.

Is responsible for the supervision and management of the District's business office, including the assistance of the supervision of bookkeepers.

Is administratively responsible for financial records and reporting in the Arkansas Public School Computer Network, Statewide Information System financial reporting, and eFinance application.

Is administratively responsible for preparation of annual and interim budgets: analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital; prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected school financial position; prepares and makes presentations that summarize and forecast the school system's business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations;

is responsible for long-range budgetary planning and projections.

Is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of budgetary matters relative to the District's federal programs.

Is administratively responsible for the District's payroll accounting operations: provides direction and supervision for preparation of contracts, personnel record updating, insurance, retirements, annuities, dues, posting leave, unemployment, worker's compensation, cafeteria plan, fringe benefits, garnishments, etc.

Is responsible for establishing, revising, and implementing purchasing procedures for the District that will enhance education and provide financial accountability.

Prepares reports required by the Conway Public School Board and regulatory agencies.

Maintains debt service records and advises the Superintendent in bond issue matters.

Monitors and manages cash flow to assure that separate accounts are adequately funded; maintains records on bank accounts, certificates of deposits, etc.

Maintains records of inventory and real estate.

Keeps informed of all legislation concerning school business administration.

Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Updated:
June 2026