Business Manager – Roles and Responsibilities

The Business Manager oversees all financial and operational functions of the school’s business office. This includes school finance, accounting, budgeting, payroll, state and federal reporting, cash management, grant administration, audit preparation, governing council reporting, comprehensive accounting support, human resources, and all NM statutes and regulations.

This role requires strong analytical skills, independent initiative, and effective leadership within a high school environment.

Maintain confidentiality, manage multiple deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and provide training to staff on policies and procedures.

Ethical and reliable.

Foster professional, collaborative relationships across the school, college, and external partners.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2 years of verified New Mexico Public Charter School Business Manager/New Mexico School Business Official experience

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. Hold a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate; or
2. Hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in accounting, business, or a related field, including at least 24 semester hours of accounting or business coursework from a regionally accredited or PED-approved institution; or
3. Hold an associate degree in accounting or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting or business coursework, and have a minimum of three years of verified experience as a school business official.

 

Additional requirements

• Ability to pass employment verification and background check
• This is a full-time, 12-month, on-site position. Once sufficient experience is gained, limited remote work is possible.
• Ability to attend monthly board meetings in person and occasional travel for trainings and workshops.

 

 Please submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
•      License, Certificate, or Degree
• Three Professional References