District Business Manager

Capac Community School District; Capac (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Capac Community School District in Capac, Michigan, seeks a District Business Manager to direct the district's fiscal functions, including budgeting, accounting, and internal controls.

Reporting to the Superintendent, this year-round, per-contract role supervises business office staff, manages cash and debt, prepares financial statements, and coordinates with the external auditor to maintain compliance with GASB and state reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of related accounting/financial leadership experience preferred; school environment preferred.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Michigan School Business Officials CFO/Business Manager certification.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications needed for job functions.
• Clear criminal history, physical, and drug test; first aid training.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Invest district funds to generate investment income per PA-20 and policies.
• Conduct financial analysis of budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Board of Education.
• Develop and prepare district budgets and Board presentation materials.
• Manage district accounting and payroll functions.
• Improve internal controls and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee debt service and cash flow planning; borrowing as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditor for annual financial reports and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

District Business Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972537

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Deadline for applying – Until filled

Department: District

Reports to: Superintendent

Employment: Per Contract, Year-round position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Family-Subscriber: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

Start Date: ASAP

Summary: Responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the school district in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures and school district policy. This includes, but is not limited to, financial analysis, internal and external reporting, cash management, budgeting, financial accounting, financial forecasting, approving purchases, requests for proposals/bids, contract negotiation, and serving as liaison for payroll, human resources, and fringe benefits. This position also supervises business office personnel and will serve on the Superintendent’s Leadership Team.

Qualifications:

• The position requires knowledge normally acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related job experience or expertise in accounting or applied financial leadership is preferred. Previous experience in a school environment is preferred.
• Possess or be willing to obtain the Michigan School Business Officials Business Manager or Chief Financial Officer Certification.
• Demonstrate skills in computer applications needed to carry out job functions
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.
• Alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for investment of all District funds to generate the highest possible investment income, in accordance with PA-20 and Board policies.
• Performs financial analysis of program budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the Board of Education
• Develops and prepares the District budgets, including presentation materials for the Board of Education
• Assumes responsibility for the District’s accounting and payroll functions.
• Reviews and implements all Finance Department procedures to provide accurate accounting and strong internal control for all District funds.
• Calculates debt levy and manages cash disbursement for all District debt funds.
• Provides management of the District’s debt service, including short- and long-term analysis of millage and cash requirements.
• Analyzes the District’s short- and long-term cash flow as needed, including regular reporting, recommends borrowing as necessary, and performs all duties to complete successful borrowing.
• Ensures that the District meets all state and federal reporting requirements, such as continuing disclosure, single audit, Financial Information Database (FID), and budget transparency reporting.
• Serves as key management contact with the external auditor for the preparation of the District’s annual financial reports.
• Implements legal requirements and the District policy/procedures related to finance and purchasing.
• Implements GASB 34 and compliance thereafter.
• Reconciles property taxes, including municipal analysis, delinquent tax payments, and Form L-4029.
• Supervises assigned staff within the district office.
• This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, which includes sitting, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing. Occasionally, it will be expected to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motions many times.

Skills/Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of software and operations of computerized financial accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent financial and business decision-making skills, with the ability to quickly assimilate numbers and reports and provide well-reasoned, thoughtful, and succinct reports and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to organize integrated systems and processes; ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Ability to meet all requirements necessary to satisfy state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to engage or partner with a variety of different staff positions throughout the district.

It is the policy of Capac Community Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected category (Collectively, “Protected Classes”), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any of its programs or activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Nelson , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]