Business Manager

Chico Independent School District • Chico, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration or work related business certification(s)
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• 3 years experience in school business management or public organization

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
• Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations.
• Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes.
• Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications.
• Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level