970 N Central

Coquille, Oregon 97423
Phone: 541-396-2181 Fax: 541-396-5015
DATE: March 9, 2023
TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: Rachel Price, Human Resource Director
SUBJECT: Notice of Vacancy
Coquille School District has the following opening:
Business Manager - $90,000 - $115,000 DOE. Benefit package with PERS pickup, 12-month calendar
including holidays and 4-weeks of vacation. Start date: July 1, 2023
Qualifications: The Business Manager oversees the financial and business services of the District,
ensuring that the District stewards and appropriates its resources in a legally sound, forward-thinking,
thoughtful and efficient manner and assures the short and long-term financial stability of the
organization. The incumbent serves as the key advisor to the Superintendent on all matters related to
financial services.
APPLICATION:

A Complete Application Consists of:
1) Letter of interest
2) Resume, including three references with phone numbers
3) District Application www.coquille.k12.or.us

SEND TO: Rachel Price
970 N Central
Coquille, OR 97423
Telephone: (541) 396-2181
Fax: (541) 396-5015
rprice@coquille.k12.or.us
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pre-employment drug testing required

Coquille School District is an EOE.
If you have a disability and need this publication in an alternate form,

please contact Coquille School District 8, 541-396-2181

Job Title: Business Manager Assignment: District Office
Reports to: Superintendent Evaluated by: Superintendent
Position Overview: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Business Manager assumes
responsibility for planning, directing, overseeing, and participating in all aspects of financial operations
and business services of the District. The Business Manager supports the Coquille School Board’s goals
and provides leadership to ensure responsible stewardship of and accountability for public resources.

1.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Direct the financial functions of the District including accounting, payroll, purchasing, cash

receipts, accounts payable, grants, student body accounting, cash management, and

audit, in compliance with all District policies, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and

regulations.

b. Interacts with other District administrators and the superintendent in providing overall

District leadership including monitoring reports.

c. Act as the agent for all District procurements, contracts, agreements, and transactions

affecting the business functions of the District; develop specifications and provide

oversight for contract compliance.

d. Consult with the Superintendent, School Board, and other District personnel on all matters

related to business services; provide financial data, projections and analysis regularly and

as requested by the Superintendent or School Board.

e. Oversee the financial condition of the District to assure the fiscal well-being of the District;

track, analyze and project revenues and expenditures in relation to predictions about

State funding, enrollment trends, and other significant variables.

f. Prepare the annual budget under the general direction of the Superintendent; oversee the

District budget, review financial status reports, prepare and revise projections, ensure

budgetary compliance with statutes governing public entities, and make

recommendations for budget changes as necessary.

g. Oversee and manage the timely processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase

orders, and reimbursements, assisting when needed; ensure that expenditures are

approved and appropriate; and ensure the timely deposit of funds and the monthly

reconciliation of bank accounts.

h. Oversee and manage all payroll processes, including the schedule, payroll taxes, benefits

and deductions, payroll reports, and all related employee records.

i. Administer and manage the District’s cash flow, investments, debt issuances, and capital

project financial management in accordance with applicable District, federal, state, and

local laws and regulations; complete all required federal, state, and local reports in a

timely manner.

j. Attend School Board, Budget, Administrative, and other meetings as directed by the

Superintendent.

k. Coordinate the annual financial audit with external auditors in accordance with federal

and state laws.

l. Oversee all aspects of the District’s property, casualty, liability, and workers compensation

insurance coverage.

m. Works closely with the Superintendent, School Board, building administrators and

program supervisors to provide adequate background on financial matters in order to

support found financial practices and decisions and to provide the best possible

educational services with the available financial resources.

n. Work collaboratively with District Office staff and provide support as needed for daily

operations; supervise and evaluate Confidential staff.

o. Participate in professional development for school business as directed and approved by

the Superintendent.

p. Attend work regularly and be punctual.

q. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

2.Other Job Functions:

a. Performs duties in a respectful, inclusionary and efficient manner that builds the

confidence of staff, students and the public.

b. Observes laws, District policies and procedures and professional standards for the

position.

c. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and the public; works

collaboratively as a team member.

d. Performs work responsibilities with strong organizational and presentation skills

effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions and new or

emergent conditions.

3.Qualifications:

a. Knowledge of:

i. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public financial management,

including governmental accounting, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, debt issuance,

investment management, financial forecasting, and human resource management.

ii. Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local legislative
process; laws, codes, and regulations related to the financial administration of
school district

iii. Knowledge of and ability to make full use of appropriate technology; experience
with or ability to learn accounting software.

b. Ability to:
i. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing,

to a wide range of audiences.

ii. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents,
community, staff, and students in a professional manner as a representative of the
District.

iii. Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex financial,
administrative, contractual, statistical and technical information and data in a clear
manner.

iv. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of
proposed actions, and implement selected strategies.

v. Ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities with strong organizational
skills under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and in a
manner that reflects strong professional judgment.

4.Minimum Qualifications:

a. Five (5) years progressively responsible finance work, preferably in school business.

b. Willing to take coursework or training at district expense as approved by the

Superintendent.

6. Physical Requirements:

c. In an eight (8) hour day, employee may

i. Stand/Walk 6-8 Hours

ii. Drive 1-2 Hours

iii. Sit 7-8 Hours

iv. Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours

v. Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs

vi. Climb Stairs Daily

vii. Use hands for repetitive motions Continually

viii. Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently

Note: If hired, no unauthorized comments or postings about district business or students are allowed on
social media.

This job description, developed January 31, 2022, supersedes all prior descriptions for this position.