Position Type:
Administration/ Business Manager

Date Posted:
5/9/2024

Location:
Battle Creek Public Schools - Administration

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools

At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is a school district located in Calhoun County, Michigan (conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family. Believe in the Change!
Position Summary:
The Business Manager assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and monitoring all aspects of the financial accounting, payroll, financial reporting/systems, cash management and other finance related functions for all funds. She/He performs accounting functions and maintains accounting records for school district funds. She/He prepares or generates various financial statements and reports as assigned.
Major Responsibilities:

• Provide support for district fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and district policy utilizing sound internal controls of accounting functions for all district funds.
• Monitor all district budgets in a collaborative approach with departmental leadership
• General administration of accounting for all district funds including internal controls
• Meet with Director of Finance and Director of Grants monthly to review grant budgets and expenditures.
• Oversee preparation of district year-end financial statements and coordinate the annual financial audit report.
• Assists in financial budgeting and reporting for all State, Federal, and local programs and grants.
• Collaboratively work with Executive Director of Business and Finance in the development the original and amendment of all district budgets.
• Assist Director of Finance in preparation of long-term planning for the district"s financial future.
• Prepare, analyze, and report financial information for administrative level decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze cash flow daily.
• May ensure the timely monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Participate with county and state organizations to stay abreast of school finance reform and other district-related issues.
• Collaboratively coordinate with all departments and buildings regularly on budget and communications.
• Communicate and interpret analytical financial and operational information including monthly budget-to-actual reports.
• Assist with communication and monitoring of board business policies.
• Assists with developing written office procedures for the department.
• Provide training and manage access to financial accounting system software for staff.
• Oversee property tax levy, collections, and reconcilement at year end.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare year-end fixed asset schedule.
• Responsible for all district receivables
• Oversee and process district credit card system.
• Meet deadlines and adhere to specific time constraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor"s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Michigan School Business Officials" (MSBO) Chief Financial Officer Certification or willingness to obtain
• Three to five years of experience in Accounting or Finance required, as well as previous experience in a school environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and computer skills required
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and Board of Education laws, policies, regulations and procedures relating to financial management.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of policies and operational needs.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Contract: 261 Work Days (12 Month Calendar)

Reports To: Director of Finance
SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.