Title
School Business Manager
Location
Alden-Conger School
Description
Alden-Conger Public School is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented School Business Manager to oversee the district’s financial operations and ensure strong fiscal stewardship in support of our students, staff, and community. This leadership role is responsible for all aspects of business services, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Develop, monitor, and manage the annual district budget in collaboration with the superintendent and school board.
-Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
-Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations, UFARS, and local policies.
-Prepare and present regular financial statements and budget updates to the school board.
-Manage cash flow, investments, and fund balances responsibly.
-Coordinate annual audits and ensure accurate reporting.
-Supervise business office staff and support a positive, collaborative work environment.
-Work closely with district administration on enrollment projections, staffing costs, and long-range financial planning.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
-Letter of interest
-Current résumé
-Three professional references
-Relevant licenses or certifications
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Develop, monitor, and manage the annual district budget in collaboration with the superintendent and school board.
-Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
-Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations, UFARS, and local policies.
-Prepare and present regular financial statements and budget updates to the school board.
-Manage cash flow, investments, and fund balances responsibly.
-Coordinate annual audits and ensure accurate reporting.
-Supervise business office staff and support a positive, collaborative work environment.
-Work closely with district administration on enrollment projections, staffing costs, and long-range financial planning.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
-Letter of interest
-Current résumé
-Three professional references
-Relevant licenses or certifications
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Benefits
-Medical Insurance with or without HSA
-Optional life insurance, dental and vision
-403B
*Salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience, following district guidelines.
-Optional life insurance, dental and vision
-403B
*Salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience, following district guidelines.
Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
-Experience in school finance or public sector accounting required; Minnesota school finance experience strongly preferred.
-Working knowledge of UFARS and Minnesota Department of Education reporting systems.
-Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Proficiency with financial software and Google applications.
-Must pass a criminal background check per district policy
-Experience in school finance or public sector accounting required; Minnesota school finance experience strongly preferred.
-Working knowledge of UFARS and Minnesota Department of Education reporting systems.
-Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Proficiency with financial software and Google applications.
-Must pass a criminal background check per district policy
Salary
$68,000
Contact
Jenny Hanson, Superintendent
Phone: (507) 874-3240
Fax: (507) 874-2747
jhanson@ac242.us
215 N Broadway Ave, PO Box 99, Alden, MN 56009
Phone: (507) 874-3240
Fax: (507) 874-2747
jhanson@ac242.us
215 N Broadway Ave, PO Box 99, Alden, MN 56009