District Business Manager

MEMSPA; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capac Community Schools is seeking a Central Office – 1st Line Admin to direct the district's financial functions with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will supervise the business office and collaborate with the Superintendent’s Leadership Team.

The role requires a BA in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years of related experience, and a commitment to educational financial stewardship. Start ASAP; salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of accounting/financial leadership in an organizational setting, preferably in education.
• Possess or pursue Michigan School Business Officials certification.
• Proficient with computerized financial accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Clear background check, physical, and drug test; basic first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Direct the district's financial functions in line with GAAP and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and district budgets for the Board.
• Manage investments, cash flow, and debt service for the district.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and purchasing processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with GASB 34 and reporting requirements.
• Supervise business office staff and contribute to leadership team recommendations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Budgeting

Strategic financial leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Deadline: November 30, 2026
District/Organization: Capac Community Schools
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time

Department: District

Reports to: Superintendent

Employment: Per Contract, Year-round position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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.