Business Manager

McPherson USD 418 has a job opening for Director of Finance effective 6/1/2026.

Job will remain open until filled but preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 1- 2026.

Job Title:         Business Office Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution- a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration- accounting- finance- or related field or any satisfactory combination of additional experience and technical training which demonstrates the knowledge- skills and abilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
2. Experience in public school financial management or such experience in other similar organizations with a minimum of five (5) years.
3. Such other requirements as the Board of Education finds necessary including- but not limited to- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

Reports to:     Superintendent and/or designee

Supervises:    District Business Office Staff

JOB GOALS:

Ensure that financial management functions of the school district and the special education cooperative are operated in a legal and efficient manner providing maximum support to the instructional program.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the financial operation of the district as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Finance

• Coordinate and manage the District`s fiscal affairs- including budget development- financial planning and reporting- payroll- and other financial management programs.
• Provide the Board of Education with accurate and timely reports regarding the financial operation of the district.
• Participates with other administrators in the formulation of district policies and plans and advises district administrators and others of the financial- procedural- and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws- rules- policies- and procedures.
• Assist with district-wide planning to align the use of financial resources with the District’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure that financial initiatives are aligned with the District’s mission- beliefs- and strategic goals.
• Directs- reviews and participates in the analysis of laws- rules- regulations- opinions and decisions that affect the financial activities of the district.
• Supervise the district property and liability insurance programs- the investment of idle funds- and the management of real estate holdings.
• Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee concerning matters of finance- associated regulatory issues- and financial reporting requirements; and recommend necessary actions for the most efficient operation of the school system.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and/or designee in preparation of the annual budget- including collection and dissemination of available data for budget development and resource allocation- and communication of budget information to the general public.
• Review and monitor financial accounting and reporting activities- including preparation and maintenance of financial reports as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Periodically develop and disseminate forecasts of expenditures versus budgetary allocations.
• Coordinate work with auditors and oversee responses to and corrective actions of the independent financial audit findings.
• Coordinate work for the annual Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) fiscal audit.
• Coordinate the supervision of central office business personnel.
• Implement an ongoing process of fraud detection and prevention including annual methods for training employees.
• Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee in matters relating to: construction- maintenance- and operation of school facilities; long-range facility maintenance and replacement plan; and- replacement of district equipment and vehicles.

GENERAL

• Function as an advisor to the Negotiations process representing the human resource administrative functions.
• Knowledge of:
  1. Legal bases- and sources of finances- of Kansas public education.
  2. Theory and practice of accounting- business administration- budgeting- auditing- and fiscal management- with emphasis on governmental operations.
  3. Kansas state laws- the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide- the Kansas Accounting Handbook and other state and federal regulations affecting school district financial affairs.
  4. Principles of organization- management- systems analysis- and communications.
  5. Concepts and applications of electronic data processing.
•  Ability to:
  1. Analyze present problems- identify potential problems- and develop problem solving solutions.
  2. Communicate effectively in writing and orally with persons at various levels of understanding.
  3. Analyze financial and statistical data- make appropriate projections- and make or recommend decisions.
  4. Maintain the accuracy of records and reports- while meeting regular and special demands for data.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read- analyze and interpret professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports- business correspondence- and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups- employees- and the general public. Ability to effectively present information to administrators- top management- and board of education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add- subtract- multiply and divide in all units of measure- using whole numbers- common fractions- and decimals. Ability to compute rate- ratio- percent- and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions- percentages- ratios- and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra- probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest- time value of money- tax rates- and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems- collect data- establish facts- and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is regularly required to sit- stand- walk- talk- see and hear. The employee must be able to see and read close work- such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception. The employee must be able to hear conversation in a noisy environment and to communicate through speech. The employee is occasionally required to climb- balance- stoop- kneel- crouch- and crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move/push items weighing up to fifty pounds.

The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment- such as the number of people in the office. The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people. The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) months a year plus holidays and other benefits as recognized by the board of education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of job will be evaluated in accordance with board of education policy.

For further details- please contact Ty Rhodes- Assistant Superintendent with McPherson USD 418.

https://mcpherson.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2691

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