Business Manager

Chico Independent School District; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico Independent School District is seeking a motivated Business Manager to direct and manage the district’s business operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration and at least three years in school business management or a related public organization. Strong analytic, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or educational administration or work related business certification(s).
• 3+ years experience in school business management or public organization.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis.
• Ability to interpret data and manage budget and personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the district’s business operations.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including the TEA Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure cost-effective operations; prepare budget adjustments as needed.
• Assist auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls and recommend improvements.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily cash flow analysis.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and vendor/payroll clearing accounts.
• Project enrollments, staffing, facilities, energy, equipment needs for district and schools.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments to improve district business operations.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting systems

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Policy implementation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or educational administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Business Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892073

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration or work related business certification(s)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years experience in school business management or public organization

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Fiscal Management

• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
• Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Purchasing and Inventory

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Contact Information

• Deneise Walker
• 1451 S. Cherry Lane
• White Settlement, Texas 76108
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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