BUSINESS MANAGER

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the school district in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and school district policy. This includes financial analysis, internal and external reporting, cash management, budgeting, financial accounting, financial forecasting, purchasing, payroll, and fringe benefits.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum requirements of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or closely related discipline

· Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in school administration and/or financial management

· Excellent communication, analytical and computer skills required

· Reliable, dependable and flexible with the work schedule

· Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

● Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with local districts and their staff

Conditions of Employment:

Employment Date:

October 2026

Terms of employment:

52 weeks per contract/fiscal year

Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000; Full Benefit Package; Salary & Benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Date: July 27, 2026

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

To apply, fill out the application on our website:

https://www.mc-isd.org/departments/human-resources/employment/

REPORT TO: The Superintendent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage all aspects of business office operations which includes payroll, bookkeeping, data processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable

2. Oversee/supervise staff within the business office

3. Manage the financial affairs of the ISD and support business services for LEAs

4. Analyze, supervise and promote continuous improvements in accounting and the business office routines

5. Develop and enhance business office procedures and policies on a continual basis to ensure proper internal control

6. Work closely with the Superintendent and Administrators on budget developments and long-range planning

7. Prepare budgets, amendments and resolutions for all funds

8. Provide necessary financial data in a timely manner when requested by the Superintendent

9. Consult regularly with the Superintendent and other appropriate district personnel on questions relating to the district’s business and financial concerns

10. Review payroll, accounts payable and encumbrance expenditures for reasonableness, coding and proper allocation of all fringe benefits

11. Monitor receipts and revenue classification of all funds

12. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and monitor the budget summary for reasonableness

13. Prepare and process necessary journal entry adjustments

14. Ensure that payments are distributed/coded and receipts are deposited/coded timely and accurately

15. Review account numbers per the State Accounting Code, create new account numbers and make changes as needed

16. Reconcile bank statements for all accounts

17. Monitor district banking which includes transferring money for all funds and accounts as needed

18. Develop and maintain cash flow projections, the Municipal Qualifying Statement and borrowing resolutions

19. Compile, reconcile and submit the Financial Information Data (FID) to the State

20. Request cash disbursements periodically from Nexsys as expenses are accrued in federal grant accounts and submit Final Expenditure Reports as needed

21. Assist with grant preparation for budget in the Nexsys, GEMS, Champs, etc.

22. Prepare required external reports to federal and state governmental entities, and ensure their timely submission

23. Prepare and submit the Special Education Cost Report (SE-4096) and the Transportation Cost Report (SE-4094)

24. Prepare and submit the estimated and final salary report for Workers Compensation premiums to SET/SEG as needed

25. Assist with calculating and processing monthly School Meals Claims if needed

26. Prepare and maintain reports for Medicaid, Administrative Outreach Program, MAER, and PCG Cost Reports

27. Prepare and maintain records of Federal Program Payroll Certification for the grants

28. Calculate and distribute necessary payments to LEA’s (Medicaid, AOP, GSRP)

29. Review and approve payroll disbursement of wages and salaries, deductions, taxes and other withholdings

30. Calculate, process and upload bi-weekly wage and retirement data to the Office of Retirement Services (employer and employee deductions)

31. Monitor and maintain employee flexible spending payments (Section 125) and payroll deductions

32. Reconcile, process and submit W2’s and other necessary State (MI/WI) and Federal payroll related reports

33. Review and process 1099 related information and prepare necessary forms

34. Complete and submit final salary affidavits for retirees to the Office of Retirement Services

35. Monitor financial accounting/payroll software release updates and attend user group meetings

36. Ensure quarter changes, close calendar and fiscal year in the system

37. Complete Verification of Employment, Unemployment and other forms as needed

38. Prepare and distribute memorandums to employees related to business office issues

39. Calculate employee insurance benefit and deduction contributions

40. Serve as the security official of the group health plans

41. Prepare L-4029 Property Tax Rate Request and reconcile property tax accounts with county treasurer records

42. Continually update the state mandated transparency reporting and website reporting plan

43. Prepare reconciliation reports as needed for auditing purposes

44. Prepare and maintain necessary general ledger journal entries with supporting documentation for auditors

45. Work closely and cooperatively with independent auditors and mandatory state monitoring visits

46. Prepare the Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the district’s annual audit

47. Compile financial information for the monthly Board Packet as needed

48. Attend board meetings if available

49. Employee will be on site during MCISD's regular business hours

50. Other business related job duties as assigned

:

• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively take direction and delegate work assignments as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to support and make decisions or provide recommendations with sound judgment in a timely manner
• Keep superintendent abreast of department activity
• Maintains confidentiality
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Practices safe work habits
• Willingness to travel to local schools and attend conferences if needed
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Pass all required background checks
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to carry out duties as assigned
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without supervision
• Carry out the mission and values of the MC-ISD

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A twelve (12) month year. In accordance with Employee Contract. (260 day contract)

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on evaluation of non-represented employees.

Notice of Non-discrimination

It is the policy of Menominee County Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources/Office Manager, 1201 41st Ave, Menominee, MI, 49858. (906) 863-5665. MCISD is an E.O.E.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000