What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit?
BUSINESS MANAGER
The Business Manager will function under the Executive Director to organize, manage, and conduct the fiscal affairs of the I.U. within the framework of Board Policy and School Laws of Pennsylvania.
A. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree in business management, accounting, finance or related discipline.
2. Three to five years’ of supervisory experience preferred.
3. Knowledge of governmental accounting, payroll processing, PA school law, purchasing and accounts payable processes, risk-management programs, cash flow management, investment policies and procedures, and auditing procedures. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
4. Be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
5. Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Possess leadership and supervisory skills.
7. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Possess excellent organizational skills.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Organize and direct the I.U.’s system of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities according to generally accepted accounting principles as outlined in PDE’s Manual of Accounting and Related Financial Procedures for Pennsylvania School Systems.
2. Administer the I.U.’s cash management and investment program to achieve the maximum return.
3. Responsible for the IU insurance programs (medical, life, property, liability, auto, workers compensation and unemployment compensation).
4. Assist in the planning, preparation, and the administration of IU budgets including but not limited to the I.U.’s General Operating Budget, IDEA, Early Intervention, Section 619, Special Education Core and District Budgets.
5. Assist in preparation, review, and monitoring of the financial information needed to complete all budgets for original submission, budget revisions and program review submissions.
6. Ensure that internal controls exist over the accounting function and that a financial audit is performed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions conform with Board authorization and are properly reported, assets are safeguarded, financial records can be relied upon to make decisions, access to assets is limited, and that a comparison of financial records to assets would disclose significant discrepancies.
7. Ensure the preparation, maintenance, and accuracy of records and reports and applicable fund billing to payroll, budgetary accounting, and accounts receivable/payable.
8. Assist in the development of effective and efficient policies and procedures to manage employees in the areas of compensation and fringe benefits.
9. Serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the Beaver County Business Managers Association and The Beaver County School Health Insurance Consortium.
10. Prepare financial reports for federal, state and local governments.
11. Serve as a member of Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit’s Safety Committee.
12. Formulate, communicate, and implement written procedures to accomplish the written policy of the Board of Directors as it pertains to business and human resource functions.
13. Recommend business office staffing needs and direct employee selection process. Ensure implementation of job descriptions within the business office and monitor, evaluate, and modify as the need dictates.
14. Directs and oversees Business Office personnel in payroll, accounts payable, human resources, and benefits administration.
15. Perform other related duties as directed by the Executive Director of the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000