Job Title
Business Manager/District Clerk
Department
Central Administration
Reports To
Superintendent
Responsible To
Board of Trustees
Job Summary
Business Manager for the School District and Clerk to the Board of Trustees. The business manager/district clerk is the chief financial officer and is directly responsible for the business office. The business manager/district clerk’s goal is to ensure that the school district derives maximum educational dividends from prudent expenditure of school dollars and follows established state laws of regulation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all district clerk tasks as outlined by Montana school laws and the Board of Trustees.
- Maintain accurate records of all board meetings and proceedings.
- Supervise the accounting and disbursement of district funds, adhering to approved procedures.
- Prepare the annual trustees’ report and all required state reports.
- Design, maintain, and secure district documents, records, and reports.
- Direct financial and related activities for elections, budgets, and audits.
- Oversee debt service, capital funds, and risk management programs.
- Supervise and manage business office personnel and operations.
- Provide personnel management data and ensure compliance with policies.
- Assist with contract negotiations and administer agreements as directed.
- Conduct professional development to stay current with changes in laws and regulations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.
Please see job description for complete list of duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of payroll systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Accounting experience preferred.
- Bondable.
- Ability to effectively manage and supervise staff.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES - Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board policies.
SALARY: $80,000 + (DOE)
DEADLINE: Application, credentials, and transcripts will be accepted immediately.
