Business Manager

JOB TITLE: Business Manager (1.0 FTE)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY: The Business Manager is a senior-level professional who directs the finance and human resources departments of the district, planning, directing and coordinating the activities, staffing, policies, and programs. Position functions include oversight of district accounting procedures, budget preparation, finance reporting, monitoring of district bonds, collective bargaining, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and policy/procedure development. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting

2.      Experience with accounting, budget oversight, coordinating an internal audit, and monitoring grants.

3.      Criminal history clearance (background check and HB 2062)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Government accounting experience, preferably in a public-school setting

2.      Spanish language skills

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise, provide direction, assign duties, compile reports, and monitor results of the Business Office personnel (i.e. payroll, accounting, human resources) and provide annual written evaluations.
2. Manage the screening, hiring, and assigning of Business Office and other personnel as directed.
3. Provide team-oriented supervision and leadership for development/conduct of Business Office staff.
4. Supervise and monitor the daily, monthly and annual accounting and financial functions of all district funds and reporting procedures; Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material.
5. Prepare analysis of program costs and methods of financing, including long range projections of requirements.
6. Manage the cash flow analysis, investments, banking services and short-term borrowing for the District.
7. Coordinate all District grant accounting and financial reporting; Coordinate the year-end independent audit.  
8. Work with the Board, community and bargaining committees in supplying needed District financial data; Interpret the financial concerns of the District to the Board and community
9. Assist the Superintendent/Board in the negotiation and administration of labor contracts.
10. Supervise and coordinate purchase orders and accounts payable functions.
11. Serve as Budget Officer for the District.
12. Communicate and collaborate with a variety of District administrators and personnel, and City, County and State departments or agencies to coordinate activities, resolve issues or concerns and exchange information.
13. Maintain an insurance program through an agent-of-record for property, liability, and fidelity coverage.
14. Coordinate the district’s risk management program and the district’s worker compensation insurance program.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position (258 days) at 1.0 FTE. Salary dependent on experience ($110,000 - $135,000 annually) and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement (PERS). Paid time off includes fifteen sick days, three personal days, and negotiated vacation days. Benefit information can be found at www.seasidek12.org/benefits. Starting date: as soon as possible.

TO APPLY: Go to www.seasidek12.org/employment to complete an online application. Open until filled: first review of applications on September 28, 2026.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice. For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at (503)738-5591. Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.