Itinerant School Business Manager
About The Position
As an Itinerant School Business Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and problem-solver for school districts, providing expert guidance in accounting, business management, and compliance. You'll tackle complex financial challenges, streamline processes and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that empower district leadership to make confident decisions. With a hands-on role in shaping business office operations, you'll ensure resources are maximized, compliance standards are met, and schools are positioned for long-term success. This position is all about blending leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise to make a real impact in education.
Requirements
- Two years of financial management and a minimum of one year of finance experience in school district business services
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field
- An equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
- Must possess or have the ability to possess by time of hire a valid Arizona driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Experience in School Business Finance, Payroll and Human Resources
- Experience working with Infinite Visions Enterprise Edition
- Experience in Grants Management and/or completed courses in Arizona School Finance
Responsibilities
- Monitor school district Revenue Control Limits and Expenditures to ensure that a school district does not exceed its General Limits of Spending Authority and adjudicate outstanding issues on behalf of the small school districts
- Conduct audit activities and administer appropriate control systems to ensure compliance with State Statutes and Federal Laws. Assist School Districts with audit services through compliance and trending
- Facilitate and act as liaison on matters pertaining to Financial Affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring/auditing contracts and other legal activities, making recommendations of positions on legal actions in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes pertaining to Fiscal Issues
- Recommend changes to or amendments to State Fiscal Laws
- Monitor State and Federal financial management policies and regulations and alerts client school districts to potential problems and/or changes
- Advise school district personnel on complex issues concerning Arizona school finance including Uniform Standard Financial Reporting (USFR) accounting procedures, budgeting and reporting requirements
- Create operations and maintenance training manuals for internal and external users
- Provide training on software application changes and the effects on client business operations for needs of specific schools
- Reconcile the District general ledger cash accounts against funds held with the Maricopa County Treasurer
- Provide consulting or professional development as needed to ensure Districts are operating efficiently
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
