Job Title:Business Manager for LEA Services
Location:Administrative Center
Start Date:August 15, 2026
Salary Range/Level:$125,245
Terms ofEmployment:Year-Round
Date Posted:June 22, 2026
Application Deadline:When filled
Application Process:A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002)
Job DescriptionWhat you will do:
- Works under the general guidance of LEA Superintendent and Berrien RESA's Director of Business & Finance to administer all functions of local district's business offices
- Provides client district with all accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budget
- Coordinates audits and monitoring visits for client district
- Prepares financial reporting for the LEA Board of Education, State of Michigan and external audits
- Administers the general ledger, including preparing all required adjustments to the general ledger and supporting documentation for auditors
- Oversees and manages cash flow and bank balancing functions, including assisting with state aid note application, bond issuance and other district borrowing, as needed
- Submits federal and state grant applications and final expenditure reports
- Processes cash requests/invoicing for grants
- Provides ad hoc financial data in a timely manner as requested by LEA Superintendent or Board of Education
- Attends client district Board of Education meetings, as needed
- Assesses business office systems and internal controls, and offers recommendations to the LEA Superintendent
- Works with other staff members to continually improve the efficiency and efficacy of the LEA Business Services department
- Regular and predictable attendance, including in-person work on-site at both client district and Berrien RESA
- Other duties as assigned
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required
- CPA and/or Master's Degree preferred
- MSBO Certification as a chief financial officer preferred or willingness to obtain
- Three to five years of financial experience preferred, preferably in a public K-12 District or ISD
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Business & Finance.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages
- Health Insurance plan
- Dental, vision and life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Paid leave time
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- District-supported professional development
Working Conditions:
- Works in a school and/or office environment.
- May require travel.
- The preceding data is intended to convey information about the job and its responsibilities, and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities and working conditions associated with it.
