A school Business Manager/District Treasurer runs the business and accounting in an academic institution. As the school Business Manager/District Treasurer, your responsibilities include monitoring and developing budgets, contracting vendors, and overseeing financial and administrative operations for Finance, Purchasing, Payables, Payroll, Budget, and Human Resource. The Business Manager/District Treasurer works with administrators, teachers, the school board, and collaborates with district superintendent to maintain and improve the financial health of your institution.
Serve as a leader of the financial operations of the school district and as a positive contributing member of the administrative team.
Administer the development and maintenance of financial operations designed to carry out the mission, goals and policies of the Board of Education.
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Advise the Superintendent on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions as needed.
Provide direction and assistance at all levels and departments regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of the school district.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and purchasing procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Conduct fiscal planning to include forecasting anticipated revenue, expenditures, and needs to ensure sound financial operations and minimize unexpected budget deficits.
Prepare the annual budget for Board approval, acting under the direction of the Superintendent and in accordance with legal requirements and Board policies. Prepare and timely file the annual budget and associated reports, forms and tax requests with state and local officials in accordance with state law and regulations. Administer the adopted budget in accordance with legal requirements and adopted Board policies.
Ensure prudent use of funds by providing adequate controls to account for the school district’s financial and physical resources, development and implementation of sound business practices consistent with Board policy and law. Monitor financial activities and details, such as reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. Direct and monitor cash, check, and other receipts and deposits. Implement a system of cash flow management to ensure the timely payment of obligations.
Monitor personnel policies to align with legislative requirements and policy updates as needed
Handle regular communications with employees including questions and concerns.
Support the leadership team with strategic planning
Oversee procurement processes and supplier contracts
Oversee processing of payroll and employee benefits.
Implement and utilize efinance to effectively manage the district financial records.
Ensure employees contracts are issued in a timely manner.
Coordinate FMLA benefits to align with district policy.
Oversee the issuance of accurate service records.
Other duties as assigned