CASBO Career Center

DEADLINE:  6/9/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EDJOIN WILL BE ACCEPTED (https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1781851)  

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, the Business Manager will plan, organize, control, and direct District business operations, including financial functions of budget development, monitoring, and administration; fiscal and accounting services, grants accounting and monitoring and other related operational functions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Direct and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget for approval and adoption by the Board of Education; compile, analyze, and consolidate budget information; assure proper budgetary controls and transfer of funds to accomplish approved financial objectives; administer and direct the program of accounting for District funds. E

Administer the District’s financial program within Federal, State, and County legal requirements and budget limitations; assure timely and accurate financial reporting; assure proper internal controls, audit trails, and records maintenance; provide accurate and timely information required for areas that require financial and statistical data. E

Develops, monitors, and implements financial controls including, but not limited to position control, expenditure control, and budgetary controls. E

Develop and maintain short and long-term financial planning goals; prepare written forecasts of income and expenditures; actively pursue additional sources of funds for the District. Proposes fiscal measures to maximize resources. E

Administer asset management programs and consult on capital improvements, maintenance, development, and use of facilities. E

Adhere to all required timelines such as budget filing, interim reporting, and AB 1200 disclosures. E

Arrange to collect and deposit accurate levels of school impact fees. E

Coordinate with the district financial (external) auditors. E

Estimate and monitor the district’s income, expenses, and liabilities. E

Provide technical advice and assistance regarding financial services to site and district administrators. E

Establish inventory records and procedures.E

Maintain records of fees, services, yearly contracts, and facility improvements; manage contracted services with vendors/consultants. E

Attend all Board of Education meetings, public, staff, and other meetings as assigned; represent the District at City, County, State, and other public and private sector meetings and/or forums, as necessary; present reports regarding the financial and business administration of the District. E

Communicate with other administrators, District personnel, contractors, vendors, and various federal, State, and County agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and provide and exchange data and information. E

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. E

Administer the District property/liability insurance program. E

Participate in the Superintendent’s cabinet, as needed. E

Perform related duties as assigned. E

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING: 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or education with a specialization in school business administration.
-A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields is highly desirable.
-Four years of experience in an administrative capacity is REQUIRED.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Planning, organization and direction of the business and fiscal services of a school district.
- Principles and practices of governmental accounting and auditing.
- Principles and practices of school district income forecasting, budgeting and budget administration.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Purchasing methods and practices involving the use of specifications and competitive bidding.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- School funding and practices.
- Public finance and funding.
- Operation of a personal computer and a wide variety of job related software.
- Public presentation methods and use of related software and/or equipment.
- Principles and practices of asset management.
- District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of District students.

ABILITY TO:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to use common software programs to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
- Prepare comprehensive narrative or statistical reports.
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
- Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning.
- Plan, organize and prioritize work of self and others to meet schedules and time lines.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt appropriate course of action.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. - Plan, organize and administer activities and operations.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
- Work confidentially with discretion.

LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. 

Review the full job description using the link: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1781851

About Calexico Unified School District

Calexico Unified School District is committed to increasing student achievement through a purposeful and effective instructional program that engages all students in academically rigorous learning. All staff will be supported in the development of knowledge and skills to enhance professional practices that lead to the academic achievement of our students. Parents, community, and staff will work collaboratively to support students in achieving their personal, social, and career goals. We will create academic pathways and a supportive environment that empowers our students to realize their potential and dreams.

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