Business Manager

Finance Manager

Work with the Chief Financial Officer toward managing the operation of all financial and business affairs of the district, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, risk management, and tax collection.

Bachelor's degree or combination of college education and experience

Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Knowledge of and the ability to follow mandates established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business operations

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Ability to coordinate district functions

Three years school business management or public organization experience preferred

Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance

Perform various auditing programs for district funds and work with Chief Financial Officer in assisting the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit

Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare and enter all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions

Oversee the review and approval of all purchase orders and check requests, and maintain control of budget by verifying availability of funds

Assist in the preparation of the budget

Work with district personnel to project energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement

Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district

Work with administrative and campus leaders to ensure understanding of budget and expenditure practices

Maintain Business Office website

Work with campus staff to ensure compliance with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations

Work with Chief Financial Officer and other staff members to prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports

Develop semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA

Work with Chief Financial Officer and other staff members as necessary to prepare quarterly and final reports for all federal or grant funds

Maintain accurate and current computerized inventory records of the district's fixed and movable assets

Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment

Manage the preparation of bids and bid specifications

Receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:
Computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, telephone, and calculator