Business Manager

School District Business Manager Position Overview The School District is seeking a skilled, dedicated, and detail-oriented School District Business Manager to oversee the district's financial operations, budgeting, and fiscal management.The Business Manager serves as a key administrative leader responsible for maintaining the financial health and integrity of the district. This role ensures compliant, efficient, and transparent use of public funds to support educational programs, district personnel, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Budgeting

• Direct and oversee all financial operations, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, and financial reporting.
• Develop the annual budget in collaboration with the Superintendent, administrators, and the Board of Education.
• Monitor ongoing budget execution, analyze budget variances, and provide regular financial updates and forecasting to district leadership.
• Manage district investments, debt service, cash flow, and banking relationships.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local school finance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state school accounting standards.
• Coordinate internal and external annual audits; serve as the primary liaison for District auditing firm.
• Oversee federal and state grant management, accounting, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare financial reports as required by State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction over public school funds.

Operations & Leadership

• Supervise, and mentor business office staff (payroll clerks, accounts payable, administrative assistants).
• Partner with department heads (Facilities, Transportation, Food Services, Federal Programs, Special Education) on operational budgeting and cost management.
• Participate in collective bargaining and labor negotiations by providing financial modeling and impact analysis.
• Prepare financial reports for the Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Principals and Supervisors.
• Present financial reports and proposals clearly during public Board of Trustee meetings.
• Provide for adequate insurance coverage to protect the district from losses due to fire, theft, vandalism and public liability.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting or financial management.
• Specialized Experience: Demonstrated experience in public school district finance, municipal accounting, business management or public sector financial management.
• Alternatives: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and applicable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of public-school funding models, state revenue formulas, grant accounting, and fund accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws related to school financial management, Principles of supervision, budgeting procedures and fiscal management
• Proficiency with school financial software systems Tyler Technologies School ERP Pro, PowerSchool, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High level of integrity, analytical thinking, attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to school board members, staff, and the public.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance package;
• Leave: paid leave and vacation benefits.
• Retirement: Participation in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), subject to eligibility requirements.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for relevant training and professional development.

Opened until filled The School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).