Finance & Operations Manager - School District

Reading School District l Reading; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA seeks an Assistant Business Manager to partner with the CFO and lead the Business Services Office. The role focuses on maintaining a sound budgeting system, implementing short and long-range financial plans, and ensuring accurate accounting practices across district operations.

Qualifications include a BA in Business Administration or Accounting, CPA or advanced degree preferred, at least five years in business or finance, experience with data processing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting required; advanced business degree or CPA accreditation strongly desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a business or financial setting.
• Experience in staff development/management in a business or school environment.
• Experience in working with data processing systems relative to business services.
• Extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania Department of Education State Accounting Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff within the department and to support other district departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor Business Services Department support staff including planning and budgeting.
• Establish goals and evaluate efficiency in accounts receivable/payable, payroll and tax office.
• Coach, counsel, discipline, and develop support staff.
• Prepare, monitor, revise, and close budgets per GAAP and state codes; manage grant proposals.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports by set due dates.
• Maintain knowledge of government accounting standards; assist in budget prep.
• Prepare special projects, budgets, analyses, and unit cost calculations.
• Coordinate all district accounting operations and supervise payroll and related functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes; participate in audits and implement controls.

Skills

Effective communication

Staff development

Supervisory experience

Data processing systems

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting

CPA accreditation or advanced degree desirable

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Reading School District in Reading, PA seeks an Assistant Business Manager to partner with the CFO and lead the Business Services Office. The role focuses on maintaining a sound budgeting system, implementing short and long-range financial plans, and ensuring accurate accounting practices across district operations.

Qualifications include a BA in Business Administration or Accounting, CPA or advanced degree preferred, at least five years in business or finance, experience with data processing