Business Manager

Sanders Unified School District; Sanders (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanders Unified School District seeks a Business Manager to oversee the district's financial, administrative operations and ensure compliance with state regulations. Reports to the Superintendent and HR Director.

Qualifications include a Bachelor in Business or Accounting, Master’s degree preferred; strong budgeting, accounting, and data processing skills; proficiency with financial software; supervisory experience is a plus; knowledge of USFR is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business or Accounting; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of school budgeting, accounting, and data processing.
• Experience in public school business policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and writing abilities.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual budget.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare financial reports for the Superintendent and Governing Board.
• Procurement, contracts, and fixed assets management.
• Coordinate HR benefits and safety protocols.
• Provide data-driven, long-range financial planning.

Skills

Budget development

Financial management

Data processing

USFR knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor in Business or Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Financial software

Job description

SANDERS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #18

Human Resources Department

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Position Title: Business Manager

Supervises: Certified and classified employees assigned

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Status: Full-Time

Work Year: 12 months

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Location: Administration Office

Salary: Range: Determined by district pay scale/Board

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Summary of Function

The Business Manager will be responsible for thefinancial, administrative, and financial operational
aspectsof the district, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with state and federal
regulations. The Business Manager will report to the Superintendent and Human Resource Director.

Qualifications include:

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card – required and must be able to work well with staff.
• Must have a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• Must have a Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting/Masters preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proven experience in public school business policies and procedures, budget development,
  accounting and data processing.
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude for planning and budgeting project proposals and excellent writing skills
• Several years of experience in financial management, particularly in a school district or governmental accounting environment,
  is necessary. Supervisory experience is also a plus.
• Certifications:Knowledge of the Arizona USFR and a relevant eligible certification, such as the Certified Administrator of
  School Finance and Operations (SFO) offered by the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO), knowledge
  of Arizona USFR and is highly valued and required.
• Skills:Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in a
  financial software and the ability to work under pressure.

POSITION GOAL:

The Business Manager will administer the business affairs of the District in such a manner as to provide the best educational services with
the resources available; and is responsible for the management of District funds per board policies, USFR and Arizona Revised Statues.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of a school business manager are multifaceted and critical to supporting the district's educational mission:

• Financial Management:Develop, implement, and monitor the annual budget, managing all district funds, including bond funds and grants.
  They overseeaccounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash management, ensuring all financial records comply with the Arizona Auditor
  General's Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).
• Reporting & Compliance:Prepare detailed financial reports for the Superintendent, Governing Board, and government agencies. They ensure strict compliance
  with all local, state, and federal laws and facilitate annual audits.
• Procurement & Contracts:Oversee all purchasing, bidding processes, vendor contracts, and the management of fixed assets.
• Human Resources & Benefits Support:Coordinate employee benefit programs, including health insurance, workers' compensation,
  and the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), and manage personnel records in collaboration with Human Resource Director.
• Risk Management:Work with Human Resource Director to establish and monitor the district's insurance programs and safety protocols
  to mitigate risk and ensure a safe environment.
• Strategic Planning:Provide data-driven financial insights to district leadership and participate in long-range financial planning to identify
  new funding sources and support school growth.
• Responsibility: Responsible for the accounting for all District revenues and expenditures with recommendation of Superintendent to approve or disapprove
  on the grounds of legality, availability of funds or value of goods and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy in Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Working conditions:

Indoor office environment.

Physical requirements:

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion and movement is required to perform aspects of the job. Assistance is available
as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting and moving for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location
to another, reaching, bending, holding and grasping objects. Verbal communication ability required.

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Pride,Integrity,Respect,Attitude,Teamwork,Empowerment,Success

Sanders USD's mascot is the Pirate.