Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sierra Vista Unified School District

Openings as of 4/2/2025
Administration Support

Business Manager

JobID: 818

Position Type:
  Administration Support/Manager


Date Posted:
  3/28/2025


Location:
  Business Department


Date Available:
  Hiring Now


  
Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! 
Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS 
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, Master’s Degree preferred
2. Three years’ experience in Finance, Governmental or auditing within the past five years; school district accounting preferred
3. One year in a supervisory accounting position or governmental accounting field within the past five years, preferred
4. Working knowledge of Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR), School Finance, and Federal Compliance – 2 CFR 200, preferred
5. Working knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes – Title 15
6. Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
7. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
8. Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
1. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and recommend corrective actions.
2. Ability to coordinate with others to schedule work activities to meet due dates.
3. Ability to work under pressure and within many areas of responsibility at one time.
4. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
5. Ability to take initiative and able to work independently.
6. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills. 
7. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
8. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
9. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
10. Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
11. Ability to operate standard office equipment and database software programs.
12. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
13. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
14. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
15. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
16. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.
 
Disclaimer:  The following duties are not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage, coordinate, prioritize, and schedule the daily financial and business operations of the department in compliance with federal, state and district regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. Oversee the district budgetary process and provide budgetary control, financial reporting, and financial data analyses.
3. Develop the fiscal school year Annual School District Expenditure Budget.
4. Prepare and ensure District Revenue and Expenditure Budgets, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and other federal, state, and private project/grant budgets, reports, and requirements related to the District’s Finance are met at statutory deadlines. 
5. Oversee the Annual Audit Requirements with the District’s external auditors to provide required fiscal guidance and support for compliance.
6. Review assigned expenditure account codes and sub-approve purchase requisitions.
7. Review and approve expense vouchers and payroll vouchers for payment of goods and services received by and for the district.
8. Monitor and approve adjusting journal entries to the general ledger.
9. Perform monthly cash reconciliation with the county treasurer to ensure proper cash flow for the essential function of the position.
10. Oversee all financial records for all external bank accounts and the County Treasurer’s receipts, disbursements, and reporting following the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).
11. Ensure Governing Board, federal, and state regulations and timelines are met for compliance.
12. Maintain compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR), district-wide, as prescribed by the Arizona Auditor General’s (AG) Office and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
13. Assist procurement with all sealed bids/proposals of the District.
14. Oversee Payroll and Benefits including supervising the preparation of bi-weekly payrolls, employee insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment, risk management and retiree insurance.  
15. Oversee Fiscal Control Officer, Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Fixed assets, federal and state programs, and food and transportation liaison services.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with staff and the public. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Business Office Manager reports to the Superintendent of Schools.  The Business Office Manager will supervise and evaluate all Business Office staff and will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions.  All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
STARTING SALARY: $60,000 annual
WORK YEAR:          12 Month Contract
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.




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