CFO/Business Manager

Position: BUSINESS MANAGER
Supervisor: SUPERINTENDENT
Qualifications:
*Business Manager Certification or eligibility for same.
*Knowledge/experience in accounting.
* Knowledge of the NMPED Accounting Requirements
*Knowledge/experience with computers is required.
General Job Description:
The Business Manager is to account for and record the business affairs of the District in such a way as to
provide the best possible educational service with the financial resources available. The Business
Manager will keep the necessary records to facilitate sound fiscal management of the School District and
advise the District Administrator and School Board on business affairs. Oversees payroll and accounts
payable functions of staff.
Leadership Responsibilities:
The Business manager understands and demonstrates the ability to:
*Identify and apply various organizational leadership models.
*Identify techniques for motivating others, decision-making, information processing, planning and
allocating resources.
*Develop skills in identifying problems, securing relevant information, and recognizing possible
causes of conflict.
*Apply concepts of change, group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and effective problem-
solving.
*Establish and maintain a system for budget control.
*Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students, and operational concerns of the
District.
Planning Responsibilities:
The Business Manager understands and demonstrates the ability to:
*Prepare a budget calendar to meet the time constraints of budget preparation.
*Apply the legal requirements for budget adoption.
*Recognize and forecast the major sources of revenue available to public schools from local, state
and federal levels of government.
*Maximize state and federal aids for the District.
*Explore alternative and innovative revenue sources.
Fiscal Management Responsibilities:
The Business Manager understands and demonstrates the ability to:
*Develop and maintain an accurate fiscal accounting system by employing accounting procedures
that conform with the NMPED; maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable in good
order and current; and working cooperatively and effectively with the auditors of this District.
*Maintain a thorough data reporting system for the completion of financial reports required by the
Federal, State and Local Governments.
*Organize and maintain records for financial investment, borrowing and planning.
*Assist in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and presentation of the District budget.
*Oversee school property and liability insurance programs including the fixed assets inventory
system.
*Oversee the payroll system and to coordinate employee benefit programs and the reporting
system for these programs to Federal and State Governments.
Supervision, Assessment and Evaluation Responsibilities:
The School Business Manager understands and demonstrates the ability to:
*Coordinate the development and management of an appropriate personnel information
management database providing seamless integration with payroll and other school district
functions.
*Administer employment agreements including interpreting contract language; considering the
concept of past practice, just cause provisions and grievance procedures.
*Research and explain various compensation arrangements including salaries and wages,
employee health care benefit programs, and retirement options.
*Develop and analyze models for assessing the cost of current salary and employee benefit
packages and proposals. Prepare salary and benefit costing packages for all employee groups.
*Coordinate with the District Administrator and the Maintenance Supervisor buildings and
grounds activities for the District.
Community and Public Relations Responsibilities:
The School Business Manager understands and demonstrates the ability to:
*Communicate the relationship between programs, revenues, and appropriations of the School
District to the stakeholders.
*Productively and positively work with stakeholders to ensure best use of resources for the district.
*Present financial data to various school and community groups both in written, oral, and multi-
media formats.
*Assist in the development of a plan for a positive school-community relations program for the
Business Office and the School District.
*Attend all regular board meetings and other special meetings as requested by the Board or
Superintendent.
Other Duties as Assigned by the Superintendent
Terms of Employment: 190 work days; 9 hour days 7 a.m.-4 p.m.