Calvert ISD - Business Manager

Job Details

Region: 6
School District/Employer: Calvert ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Manager,
Assignment Level: Area
  • Business/Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Office Support
Job Title: Business Manager
School: Calvert ISD
Campus Description: Administration office
Date Posted: 4/13/2022
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:
Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the districts 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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Fiscal Management
1. Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.
2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for districts business operations and prepare district budget in collaboration with the superintendent. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.
3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.
4. Maintain the districts investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.
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. Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures.
7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the districts independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
9. Administer the districts budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
10. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
11. Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
12. 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.
13. Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the districts goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.

Policy, Reports, and Law
14. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Purchasing and Inventory
17. Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the districts 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.
18. Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.

Personnel Management:
19. Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
20. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary school operations.

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 personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of 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: Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in a business-related field or educational administration

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

Experience:
2-4 years experience in school business management or public organization
Salary Range:
Benefits: Calvert ISD employees are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, TRS and optional 403(b)/457 plan.
How To Apply: Applicants please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to Dr. Thyrun Hurst at thurst@calvertisd.com. The application is located on the Calvert ISD web-page at www.calvertisd.com. You may contact Dr. Thyrun Hurst at 979.587.7110 for questions. Thanks for expressing an interest in Calvert ISD

Contact Person:

Name: Thyurn Hurst
Email: thurst@calvertisd.com
Address: P.O. Box 7
City: Calvert
State: TX
Zip: 77837-0007
Phone: (979) 587-7110
Fax: (979) 364-2468