Business Manager

RSU
16 is seeking a Business Manager to administer the business affairs and oversee district operations in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Educational Administration.
• Experience in school finance is preferred.
• Successful experience as part of a management team.
• Other qualifications acceptable as deemed appropriate by the School Board.

• Supervises the financial affairs of the schools.
• Assume responsibility for long‑range financial planning.
• Supports the Superintendent in the development and implementation of the budget.
• Collaborates with the Operations Director in purchases by competitive bidding, formal quotations, and negotiation of items of supply and equipment necessary for the operation of the school district.
• Maintains accounts to show fully, at all times, the financial condition of the district.
• Establishes and supervises an accounting program to record in detail all money and credit transactions.
• Assists the School Board/Superintendent in negotiating union and non‑union contracts.
• Supervises the collection, safekeeping and distribution of funds.
• Manages the district's real estate and insurance programs.
• Supervises the district's supporting services, including the Food Service Director.
• Prepares for and attends Finance Committee meetings; assists in minutes.
• Acts as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district.
• Arranges for internal auditing of school accounts.
• Works with the Superintendent and the Board in developing financial policies.
• Attends meetings of State and other agencies serving the public schools and keeps informed of local, state and national issues affecting the finances of the district.
• Ensures proper filing and records for all Federal and State grants and Title monies.
• Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, evaluating and dismissing personnel in positions covered by this position.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Superintendent.

Please complete the RSU
16 Administrative Application available 16.org and email the completed application to Chris O'Donnell, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at coadminassist.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Sales and Business Development

• Education Management