Director of Business Operations

Elma School District

$123K — $172K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  • Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience required.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in K-12 public school finance or governmental accounting preferred.
  • Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, budgeting, auditing, and internal controls required.
  • Computer proficiency including financial management software required.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required.
  • Valid Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead district-wide financial and business operations.
  • Direct the annual budget development process.
  • Oversee complex fund management, including the Food Service fund and Director.
  • Drive operational excellence across all Business Office functions.
  • Deliver board-ready financial information that aligns with the district's educational mission.
  • Ensure compliance with PDE/GASB standards and statutory reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer on strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive dental and medical coverage options, including a low-cost high deductible plan.
  • Access to a free onsite health center.
  • Vision and life insurance provided.
  • 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 personal days per year.
  • 13 paid holidays.
  • Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
  • Fridays off over the summer.
Full Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  • Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience required.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in K-12 public school finance or governmental accounting preferred.
  • Knowledge and application of governmental accounting standards, budgeting, auditing, and internal controls required.
  • Computer proficiency including financial management software required.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required.
  • Valid Drivers License required.

STATUS: Full-time 12 Month position, Act 93 Administrator-Group A

JOB DESCRIPTION: Manheim Township School District is seeking an exceptional, strategically minded Director of Business Operations to lead district-wide financial and business operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this key executive will direct the annual budget development process, oversee complex fund management, including direct supervision of the Food Service fund and Director, and drive operational excellence across all Business Office functions. The ideal candidate will possess advanced financial modeling expertise, a deep understanding of PDE/GASB compliance and statutory reporting, and proven leadership skills to deliver board-ready financial information that supports the district's educational mission.

Excellent benefits including dental, medical - optional high deductible program is $7.69/month for single level coverage after a wellness discount, free onsite health center, vision and life. Additional benefits include 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 13 holidays, participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), and Fridays off over the summer.

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Salary range: $123,176 - $172,446.

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