Business Manager

Northland Preparatory Academy Business Manager

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The Business Manager is responsible for the financial, administrative, and operational aspects of the school, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with state and federal regulations. The Business Manager reports to the Superintendent.

NPA School Profile: A-Rated Arizona public charter school with approximately 700 students; in strong financial position

Start Date: July 1st, 2026 (contract length approximately 200 days per year)

Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: Health, medical, and dental benefits; ASRS retirement

• Must have valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card- required and must be able to work well with staff.
• Must have a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree. Business or Accounting Degree preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proven experience in public school business policies and procedures, budget development, accounting, and data processing.
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude for planning and budgeting project proposals and excellent writing skills.
• Experience in financial management, particularly in a public school, school district or governmental accounting environment strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience is also a plus.
• Knowledge of the Arizona USFR and willing to obtain relevant eligible certification, such as the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) offered by the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO), knowledge of Arizona USFR is highly valued.
• Skills:
  
  Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in financial software and the ability to work under pressure.

The Business Manager administers the business affairs of NPA in such a manner as to provide the best educational services with the resources available and is responsible for the management of school funds by Board policies, USFR, and Arizona Revised Statutes.

• Financial Management – Develop, implement, and monitor the annual budget, managing all school funds, including grants management. Oversee accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash management, ensuring compliance with Arizona Auditor General’s Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).
• Reporting & Compliance – Prepare detailed financial reports for the Superintendent, Governing Board, and government agencies. Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and facilitate annual audits.
• Procurement & Contracts – Oversee all purchasing, bidding processes, vendor contracts, and the management of fixed assets.
• Human Resources & Benefits Support – Coordinate employee benefit programs, including health insurance, workers’ compensation, and the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Manage personnel records in collaboration with Superintendent.
• Risk Management – Work with Superintendent to establish and monitor the school’s insurance programs and safety protocols to mitigate risk and ensure a safe environment.
• Strategic Planning – Provide data-driven financial insights to school leadership and participate in long-range financial planning to identify new funding sources and support school growth.
• Responsibility – Responsible for all school revenues and expenditures with recommendation of Superintendent to approve or disapprove on the grounds of legality, availability of funds or value of goods and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Indoor office environment.

Work involves performance of duties where physical exertion and movement are required to perform aspects of the job. Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting and moving for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, bending, holding, and grasping objects. Verbal communication ability required.

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