Business Manager (2026-2027)

Qualifications:

Degree in Finance and Accounting Certified Public Accountant Other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Superintendent of Education Job Goal:

To administer the fiscal affairs of the district efficiently, expeditiously, and to the ultimate benefit of each student enrolled Mission and Goals Works with the Superintendent and those whom he/she supervises to articulate and promote the school system's vision of teaching and learning Monitors and evaluates progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives Uses student data to identify program needs Develops goals, objectives, programs, and operations that are consistent with school system vision, mission, and goals Ensures that unit and program plans are consistent with the system's strategic plan Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate teaching and learning in the schools Communicates high expectations of students, staff, and parents/guardians Creates, identifies, encourages, and supports innovative ideas that in turn support teaching and learning in the schools Budget and Accounting Directs all financial accounting matters Directs Fixed Asset Plan Assumes responsibility for the receipt and expenditure of district funds Prepares and implements the school budget Reconciles or reviews reconciliation of all bank accounts maintained by the district Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the district Records details of school financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc. Summarizes and balances entries recorded in individual journals and ledgers and transfers data to general ledger. Prepares bank transfers to appropriate funds as needed and approved. Manages short-term investment portfolio Budgets money for all schools based upon accreditation standards: Grade proficiency at each school Continuous growth at each school Subject area summative tests Budgets money for all school based upon ADA and ensures that budget assignments meet Mississippi Public Schools Accountability Standards Planning and Supervision Prepares reports to the proper staff members concerning the status of their budgetary accounts to guard against the overspending of any budgeted account Arranges for audits of financial statements annually by a CPA firm or the State Auditor's Office Recommends new accounting methods as desirable and necessary Serves as central office manager for coordination of lunch, vacation, or other time schedules and activities needed at the central office level, as directed by the Superintendent Develops as needed, bid specifications for materials, equipment, and services for the school district, in accordance with regulations prescribed for bidding requirements in the purchasing law. Verifies overtime calculations for dual-job staff for compliance with wage and hour regulations. Reviews and complies with the guidelines in the Personnel Handbook and the Mississippi Department of Audit Financial Accounting Manual Supervises payroll, insurance accounting, activity funds, receipts process, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting Prepares all journal entries Approves and signs all receipt warrants Conducts cost analysis studies and recommends long-range financial plans and projections of the district Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education and the designee of the

Superintendent Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year established by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.