Job Details
| Region: | 6 |
| School District/Employer: | Richards ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
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| Job Title: | Business Manager (to begin in summer, 2025) |
| School: | Richards ISD |
| Campus Description: | Richards ISD is located in the eastern part of Grimes County and has 260 students in grades Pre-K thru 12th grade. The district also operates on a four day work week. |
| Date Posted: | 9/25/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Business Office Duties: Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district’s financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees. Direct and manage the business operations of the district, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection. Human Resources Duties: Responsible for overall management of the district’s human resources function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Fiscal Management 1. Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district. 2. Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual. 3. Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions. 4. Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. 5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis. 6. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. 7. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently. 8. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance. 9. Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow. 10. Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts. 11. Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facility needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement. 12. Plan and conduct needs assessments for the 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. 13. Assist with the administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently. Human Resource Department Management 14. Create and execute a plan for human resources in alignment with the district's core values as adopted by the board and the district’s strategic plan. 15. Determine the HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both ongoing and special interest training programs. 16. Direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department. 17. Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. 18. Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions. 19. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations. Compensation and Benefits 20. Direct the administration of the district’s compensation program, including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications. 21. Develop, implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires. 22. Oversee the management of the district’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs, including overseeing relationships with insurance vendors and third-party administrators. Records 23. Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as designated records management officer. 24. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Policy, Reports, and Law 25. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business operations. 26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 27. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Purchasing and Inventory 28. 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. 29. Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations. Other 30. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operations and finance issues to the board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board. 31. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to operations and finance. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district. 32. Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the risk manager, accounting supervisor, purchasing supervisor, payroll supervisor, and tax collector. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of the mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree (Preferred) GED/High School Diploma Special Knowledge/Skills: 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 Ability to manage personnel files Ability to implement policy and procedures Experience: School business management Preferred, but no experience necessary |
| Salary Range: | Based on Experience |
| Benefits: | District pays $300 toward medical insurance. |
| How To Apply: | Contact: Mr. Michael Smith, Superintendent Email: msmith@richardsisd.net Phone: 936-851-2364 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Michael E. Smith |
| Email: | msmith@richardsisd.net |
| Address: | 9477 Panther Dr |
| City: | Richards |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77873-0308 |
| Phone: | (936) 851-2364 |
| Fax: | (936) 851-2210 |