Posted: 04-Jun-26
Location: Bolinas, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Salary range $162,157- 196,988
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a full time Chief Business Official to serve a small K-8 public school district in West Marin. This is a 12-month contract. The start date is August 10, 2026 or negotiable.
SALARY and BENEFITS
? Salary range $162,157- 196,988. Salary: negotiable depending on experience
? Health & Welfare Benefits: District Contribution of Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee plus one
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
? B.A. with specialization in business administration, accounting, or related field (preferred)
? Three years of increasingly responsible work in public school business administration
? Proven leadership experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
? Principles and practices of public school district budgeting and accounting
-CASBO Chief Business Officer certification desired
? Provisions of the School Accounting Manual and California Education Code
? Ability to
- establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- learn, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
- think and plan strategically and creatively
- work independently with minimal supervision
- exercise good judgment in making decisions within established policies and procedures
? Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy
? Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize
? Frontline ERP Software and Computer literacy (word processing; spreadsheets; data entry, management and retrieval)
? Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
? Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget/Financial/Reporting
? Responsible for all district business services and operations. including oversight of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
? Maintains the budget including development of the Adopted and Interim budgets with all required supplementary
materials in the SACS software
? Develops and presents a clear and easy-to-understand financial analysis summary as needed
? Maintains continuous and accurate internal auditing program for all funds
? Maintains all accounting records including performing the annual close of books and SACS file
? Prepares all financial and other district-level reports
? Prepares and files ConAPP parts 1 and 2
? Ensures smooth and timely audit, providing necessary documents and information to auditors
? Attends monthly school board meetings as needed; prepares necessary documents
? Serves on labor negotiations team
? Supervise and approve all payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions
? Ensures deposits are made regularly, and any billings are prepared promptly
? Reviews all local bank reconciliations and prepare the Cash in County reconciliation monthly
? Participates in the LCAP development and annual update process and prepare all associated budget and financial
estimates
? Maintains Revolving Fund, Student Body Fund, after-school programs, grants, enrichment funds and field trip funds.
Human Resources
? Onboards all new employees, review and monitor employment contracts for all personnel
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? Prepares and maintain salary schedules as approved by the board of trustees
? Manages employee (current and retired) health and welfare benefits including open enrollment and maintaining the
District’s 125 Plan
? Credential monitoring
- Food Services/ Cafeteria Program- Oversees all Food services operations, reporting and CNIPS claims processes
ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
? Attends meetings at the county office (MCOE) to stay current in areas related to essential duties
? Performs other duties related to essential duties as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment
? Office environment
? Frequent interruptions
Physical Abilities
? Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
? Working for extended periods of time using hand coordination for routine typing and data entry
? Walking, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, bending over, grasping, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling and moving,
lifting and/or carrying 0-50 pounds.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply through Edjoin or CASBO job portal
The following documents are required:
? Letter of Introduction
? Résumé
? Current Letters of Recommendation (a minimum of three letters within last three years)
PLEASE NOTE
? No phone calls.
? Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
? B.A. with specialization in business administration, accounting, or related field (preferred)
? Three years of increasingly responsible work in public school business administration
? Proven leadership experience. Prior experience as a school site administrator or instructional program administrator desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
? Principles and practices of public school district budgeting and accounting
-CASBO Chief Business Officer certification desired
? Provisions of the School Accounting Manual and California Education Code
? Ability to
- establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- learn, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
- think and plan strategically and creatively
- work independently with minimal supervision
- exercise good judgment in making decisions within established policies and procedures
? Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy
? Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize
? Frontline ERP Software and Computer literacy (word processing; spreadsheets; data entry, management and retrieval)
? Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
? Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
