Business Manager

Position Details

Business Manager

Summary :

The Business Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing processes necessary to meet the financial and operational goals as well as the objectives of Croswell-Lexington Community Schools.

Responsibilities shall be related to the financial and operational areas of the district including budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and reporting.

The Business Manager reports to the Superintendent and supervises all business office functions.

Position Responsibilities :

Direct, supervise, delegate to, and evaluate assignments for internal and external systems, programs, and services in the administration of the accounting operation, annual audit, payroll, treasury and cash management, budget management and implementation, risk management, purchasing, food service, preschool, childcare, paraprofessionals, and all applicable reporting requirements.

Oversee district finance operations with proper internal control for budgets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, district payroll / insurance / benefits, grant activity, general ledger, and financial reporting for all district funds.

Oversee the preparation, budgeting, and submission of all required state and federal reporting to include all grants for the district.

Ensure that all records management procedures of the district meet all legal requirements.

Maintain financial records of all district funds necessary to provide school officials with accurate accounting reports as the basis for system operation, for the formulation of proper policies and decisions, and for reporting to the appropriate authoritative bodies.

Develop accurate annual and long-range budgets, forecasting revenues and expenditures, financial accounting, cash management, cost analysis, promoting the use of modern business practices, and making the necessary adjustments to the budget.

Work cooperatively with the Superintendent and all other administrators to resolve problems and ensure the effective operation of educational programs and services.

Analyze monthly financial information and prepare monthly financial statements for the Board of Education.

Attend all board meetings, committee meetings, and special meetings of the Board of Education and present financial information as needed.

Participate in the negotiation of employment contracts for organized employee groups and individual contracts.

Meet all transparency requirements, including the continuous improvement of the availability of financial information to the community and staff in an effort to sustain public confidence regarding the districts fiscal responsibility, accountability, and integrity.

Monitor the states legislative activity and analyze the financial impact for the district.

Operation and capital millage management including preparation of annual millage rates, reporting, and required public hearings.

Prepare year-end financial documentation and coordinate the annual financial audit.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business preferred.

Experience in administrative management in accounting, finance, and / or business operations with public school experience preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities (SKA) Required :

Knowledge of federal, state, and local law regulations, and procedures relating to financial management.

Expertise in financial audits and financial reports.

Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills.

The ability to establish positive, productive relationships with others.

Demonstrates personal integrity and professional ethics.

Hiring Solutions LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Hiring Solutions LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.