Business Manager

Location: Clatskanie

Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager

Date Posted:
3/12/2026

Location:
District Office
Clatskanie School District

Job Title: District Business Manager

Reports To:Superintendent

Classification: Confidential

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Salary:$105,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

GENERAL DUTIES

The District Business Manager plans, develops, directs, monitors, organizes and maintains the overall management of functions of the Business Office, Payroll, and Benefits to assure the financial well being of the District. The District Business Manager works to provide general oversight to efficiently and effectively provide business services necessary to support the District's mission and goals. The District Business Manager provides guidance and leadership to school and department administrators and supervisors in planning and implementing services and programs to meet the various needs of the District.

The District Business Manager contributes to the development of long-range goals and operating plans for the department by participating with other executive staff in the formulation of goals and priorities included in the District's Strategic Plan. The District Business Manager assures the ethical and prudent conduct of the District's fiscal affairs. The District Business Manager is a member of the district leadership team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field from an approved institution

B. Minimum of five years of experience directing and managing the fiscal department of an organization, public or private, having a working staff of more than five full time members

C. Demonstrated ability to direct and manage people in a positive, productive manner

D. Knowledge of accounting principles and methods, with the ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied accounting transactions

E. Experience in the use of computers and software as tools in the performance of duties in the business department

F. Qualified to be bonded

G. Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to effectively work and communicate with school and department personnel, students, families, community and school board from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds

Ability to work harmoniously with others

Hold a valid Oregon's driver license

Proficient oral and written communication skills in English

Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications

Ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree with preferred emphasis in Business Administration

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Leadership

Provide leadership in the planning, development, maintenance, and implementation of the District wide fiscal plan as articulated in the District's Strategic Plan goals

Lead and promote educational equity based on the principle that each student receives what is required for them to achieve success with regard to allocation of resources, opportunity, treatment and access

Develops inclusive policy, procedures and practices that continue to build the District's structure to ensure outcomes for all students

Partners with the Superintendent in leadership with the school board to gather information including board presentations and engagement with the board on District initiatives

Gather information as needed to prepare reports and recommendations to the Superintendent and/or school board

Develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement related to the fiscal operations for the District

Develops inclusive policy, procedures and practices that continue to build the District's structure to ensure outcomes for all students

Oversee the implementation of training and professional development related to the integration of new systems and tools for the schools or departments

Assure the District fiscal requirements are represented in facility and instructional planning

Direct, supervise and evaluate fiscal services including planning, accounting, purchasing, financial report, payroll services and fiscal record keeping

Direct the preparation of long and short term financial plans and assist other executive staff with planning and accomplishing the District's goals

Direct, establish and communicate budgeting procedures, exercise budget control, development of annual budgets, and serve as the Deputy Clerk/Budget Officer for the School District

Direct and coordinate the timely and accurate development of District wide operating and capital budgets, the expenditure and auditing of all funds, and preparation of financial statements including student body accounts and any special accounts

Ability to create a vision for finances in a PK-12 school system

Department and School Management

Provide guidance and direction to administrators, supervisors, and staff in assigned areas of responsibility to consult and coordinate the development of budgets for all departments and schools…