School Business Manager

Location : Remote (anywhere in Colorado), Hybrid / in office in Albuquerque, NM

Job Description :

We are looking for a School Business Manager to join our team. Due to rapid, continued growth of the firm, we need to add a School Business Manager, and a School Business Assistant to the team.

We offer a variety of benefits listed below, as well as growth opportunities as we continue to expand. As a School Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our educational institution.

Your responsibilities will include :

Monthly :

• Overseeing Purchasing
• Managing Accounts Payable including Travel & Per Diem
• Handling Cash Receipts
• Conducting Bank Reconciliations
• Managing Federal Programs
• Monitoring Cash Flow
• Setting up new vendors and customers
• Maintaining federal funds and reviewing spending
• Calculating indirect costs and entering journal entries
• Submitting Requests for Reimbursement
• Recording, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including Public Education Department General Administrative Regulations
• Providing the Governing Council / Board of Education with timely, accurate, and relevant financial information
• Reporting to Governing Council / Board of Education meetings

Quarterly :

• Providing all financial reporting to the New Mexico Public Education Department and required federal agencies
• Reviewing Maintenance of Effort and Medicaid Reimbursements
• Reviewing Open PO Listings
• Preparing and presenting Budget Adjustment Requests

Annually :

• Reviewing and creating annual vendor contracts
• Entering / Importing new FY POs for reoccurring expenditures
• Overseeing audits, providing auditors with necessary materials, and responding to and clearing audit findings
• Reviewing federal awards from the prior year
• Reviewing and approving 1099s and facilitating electronic submissions
• Conducting Semi-Annual Time & Effort Certifications
• Managing Grant applications and amendments
• Preparing and presenting the annual budget to the public, Board of Education, and New Mexico Public Education Department

As Needed :

• Analyzing, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to improve business operations efficiency and effectiveness
• Investing District funds and maintaining reconciliation of all investments
• Handling employee and community complaints, problems, and questions related to finance
• Supporting staff as necessary and performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a school business professional
• School Business License preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting

Compensation : $70,000 - $100,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, Dental 100% paid for by the firm for the employee
• Life Insurance
• 401k with 4% Match
• Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks / year
• Sick Leave of about 8 days / year
• Exceptional growth opportunities due to rapid expansion of the company

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.