Director of Business Services

Southern Lehigh School District (Inc); Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Lehigh School District (Inc) is seeking a highly skilled Business Manager to oversee district-wide financial operations, including budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and risk management. The role ensures compliance with policies, laws, and annual audits while supporting educational opportunities through prudent fiscal management.

The position requires a Bachelor's and a Master's in Business Administration, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of accounting, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration.
• Successful supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification/License: State Certification as required for position; Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district to ensure operations and within fiscal year budgets.
• Assist the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepare monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secure an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversee purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Oversee transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system.
• Manage the food service operation and related operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represents the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial software

Job description

Business Manager

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and related areas.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversees all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintains appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Oversees the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost‑effective student transportation system.
• Manages the food service operation and related operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assists the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversees the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represents the school district as necessary in off‑site meetings, associations, etc.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• [State] State Certification as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration.

Experience

Successful Supervisory experience preferred.

FLSA Status

Exempt