What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Business Manager - Vacancy ID: 224901
Vacancy Details
Title
Business Manager
School/Building
Bristol School
Number of Openings
1
URL
https://www.bristol.k12.wi.us
Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)
Open until filled
Contact
Name
James Feil
Title
District Administrator
Email
feil.jam@bristol.k12.wi.us
Phone
262-857-2334
Website
https://www.bristol.k12.wi.us
Position Details
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
Salary/Wage
To be determined
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
Bristol School District #1 is seeking a dedicated and visionary Business Manager to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will embody a servant leadership mindset, demonstrating exceptional skills in financial management, strategic planning, and business operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient use of district resources to support our mission of fostering student achievement and success.
As an integral member of the district leadership team, the Business Manager will work collaboratively with educators, administrators, and stakeholders to create a supportive and effective learning environment. We are looking for a leader who not only excels in financial and business practices but also values the importance of empowering teachers and staff to achieve educational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Develop and implement efficient business & personnel practices to support district goals.
- Collaborate with district leadership to allocate resources effectively in alignment with student-focused initiatives.
- Provide strategic financial insights to drive informed decision-making.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in financial management, preferably within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of business operations and practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to servant leadership principles and supporting educators in their mission.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the district's long-term success.
Join Bristol School District #1 in our mission to inspire, empower, and achieve excellence for every student. Together, let’s create a thriving learning community driven by innovation, integrity, and impact.
Candidates should possess or be eligible to secure a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) certification as a Business Manager (5008).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar; at least 3 years of experience in areas of accounting, finance, business administration, or educational administration; Wisconsin licensure as a School Business Administrator; Knowledge of Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB); Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required; Previous supervisory experience; Experience with Skyward Financial and Skyward Student Information System software a plus; any other qualifications to be determined by the District Administrator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop all district financial, staffing, and budget reporting including monthly board financial reports and annual financial, grant, and staffing reports required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
- Perform and direct all payroll-processing activities and ensure federal, state, local, and district requirements are met.
- Develop and oversee internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash management, credit management, and accounting.
- Ensure all District accounting procedures meet all federal, state, and local requirements, specifically in compliance with Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR).
- Direct all accounts payable, vendor contracts, accounts receivable, student fee accounts, and cash management functions, reporting, and day-to-day transaction processing.
- Oversee registration and all fee collections, including setup and maintenance of e-commerce sites.
- Manage and coordinate the district banking services and purchasing (P) card program.
- Direct the completion of the annual external audit and workers’ compensation audits, including all workpapers, closing journal entries and maintenance of appropriate records; and implement procedures for periodic internal audits of accounts and expenditures.
- Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities of the District.
- Coordinate and monitor all fiscal aspects and reporting of District capital projects.
- Responsible for maintenance of debt schedules, debt fund budgets (tax levy), compliance reporting, and timely debt payments.
- Responsible for review of revenue limit calculation, proposing appropriate tax levy, tax levy certification, and tax settlement reconciliations.
- Oversee all District revenue, monitor cash flow, cash reconciliations, and investment of excess funds in accordance with Board policy and state statutes.
- Administer a wide variety of personnel policies, processes, and employment agreements (e.g. recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, labor and employment contracts, compensation schedule, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to District policies, relevant laws, contracts, and agreements.
- Consult with administrators or the Board on a wide variety of sensitive personnel issues (e.g. hiring, promotions, transfers, medical issues, return to work, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in effective decision making and enforcing all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Responsible for maintenance of personnel records, monitoring of staff licensure compliance, benefit enrollments, terminations and other HR documentation maintenance, including Wisconsin Retirement System compliance.
- Consults with the District Administrator to review and maintain employee benefit plans, coordinates the annual open enrollment period, and all staff benefit communication.
- Reviews and recommends updates to employee handbooks to maintain compliance with benefit plans and pay rules.
- Maintain the setup and functionality of District absence management and time and attendance systems for absence reporting, substitute tracking, and electronic timesheets.
- Oversee and process actions relative to leaves, resignations, retirements, discipline, layoffs, and dismissals of personnel.
- Oversee and process actions relative to posting, hiring, and onboarding personnel.
- Responsible for setup and maintenance of all employee leave time balances.
- Responsible for monthly fiscal and Human Resources (HR) reporting to the Board of Education.
- Ensures legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations covering areas such as OSHA, EEOC, FMLA, employment, workers’ compensation, etc.
- Maintains awareness and knowledge of HR laws and company policies and procedures.
- Develops budgets, monitors compliance, processes claims, and provides all reporting on District grants in collaboration with the grant program coordinators.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar; at least 3 years of experience in areas of accounting, finance, business administration, or educational administration; Wisconsin licensure as a School Business Administrator; Knowledge of Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB); Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required; Previous supervisory experience; Experience with Skyward Financial and Skyward Student Information System software a plus; any other qualifications to be determined by the District Administrator.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
3
Degree
Bachelor
Licenses
- Business Manager/School Business Administrator
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
