Business Manager 26/27

***SALARY PLACEMENT DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE ***

WINSLOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 – JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: BUSINESS MANAGER

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Classified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or a minimum of three years of successful supervisory-level experience in business management.

Demonstrated knowledge of Arizona laws, statutes, and regulations governing public school systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the Governing Board, staff at all levels, students, parents, external businesses and agencies, and the community.

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversee the district’s financial management, budgeting, and procurement operations to ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Develop, monitor, and manage the school district’s annual budget to ensure responsible allocation of financial resources and alignment with district goals.

Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and projections for the superintendent, school board, and other stakeholders.

Oversee the timely processing of vendor payments, invoices, deposits, and other financial transactions.

Manage purchasing activities in accordance with district policies, competitive bidding requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Monitor grants, state and federal funding, and restricted accounts to ensure expenditures comply with funding requirements and reporting deadlines.

Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and district policies while coordinating annual financial audits.

Monitor cash balances, revenue receipts, expenditures, and investments to maintain adequate funding for district operations.

Review and monitor contracts, service agreements, and vendor performance to ensure compliance, quality, and value for the district.

Coordinate district insurance coverage, claims, and risk-reduction measures to protect district property, employees, students, and financial resources.

Develop, implement, and update business office procedures to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and ensure consistent financial practices.

Oversee all payroll functions for employees of the school district.

Ensures current financial operations of the district are in compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).

Supervise district office personnel, establish performance expectations, provide training, and evaluate employee performance to maintain effective operations.

Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and operational updates to the superintendent and school board to support informed decision-making and long-term district planning.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: District Office Personnel except Governing Board Secretary.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employee. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with primary consideration given to their effectiveness and safety.

Approved by Board: October 26, 2026