Business Manager

Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager

Date Posted:
10/19/2026

Location:
Districtwide

Closing Date:
Continuous
POSI TION DEFINITION: The Seymour Public School Business Manager shall administer all aspects of the school district's financial and business operations while following both state regulations and the general policies provided by the Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required; Master's degree and or CPA is preferred.
2. A minimum of five to seven years' experience as a school business official or managing public or private finance operations, two of which must be in supervisory capacity.
3. Must possess a valid Connecticut certification as a School Business Manager (085 certification) or otherwise be immediately eligible.

REPORTS TO:


Superintendent of Schools

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time, twelve month per year position with a salary range of $135,000 - $150,000. The position is entitled to a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid time off, health and life insurance, pension, and many other voluntary benefit offerings.


EVALUATION:

The Superintendent of Schools will evaluate the performance of the School Business Manager.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Leadership:

1. Serve as the leader of the financial operations of the Seymour school district and as a positive contributing member of the administrative team.
2. Administer the development and maintenance of financial operations designed to carry out the mission, goals, and policies of the Board of Education.
3. Provide direction and assistance at all levels and departments regarding accounting and budgeting policies procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Management of Finances:

1. Fiscal Planning: Conduct fiscal planning to include forecasting anticipated revenue, expenditures, and needs to ensure sound financial operations and no unexpected budget deficits.
2. Budgeting: Prepare the annual budget for Board approval, acting under the direction of the Superintendent and in accordance with legal requirements and Board policies. Prepare and file the annual budget and associated reports within the required timelines, forms and tax requests with state and local officials in accordance with Board action and state law and regulations. Administer the adopted budget in accordance with legal requirements and adopted Board policies. Assist other district personnel in the development of budget planning to support Board policy and goals.
3. Funding Sources: Assist in the search, development, and submission of grant proposals and other available funding beyond State and local tax revenues.
4. Accounting: Ensure prudent use of funds by providing adequate control and accounting of the school district's financial and physical resources and the development and implementation of sound business practices consistent with Board policy and law.
5. Debt Management: Work collaboratively with the Town in order to implement a system of cash flow management, including use of bonding systems and borrowing as necessary, to ensure the timely payment of obligations.
6. Auditing: Direct completion of an annual external audit in accordance with the law and Board policy and implement procedures for periodic internal audits of accounts and expenditures.
7. Purchasing, Bidding, and Contracting: Develop and implement procedures for the efficient and fiscally prudent purchase of goods and services within the limits of the adopted budget. Serve as central purchasing agent for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies within the annual budget or as directed by the Board or the Superintendent in accordance with Board policy, using bidding procedures where required. Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with Board policies and established procedures and prepare a monthly listing of claims for approval by the Board. Negotiate vendor contracts and supervise the preparation of contracts, bids, and bid specifications and receive and open bids; tabulate results, and prepare written recommendations as appropriate.
8. Grants Management: Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local grant funding applications to ensure conformity with planned expenditures. Verify grant expenditures comport to approved grant line items. Prepare and file grant expenditure reports as required by CT State Department of Education per the eGMS portal. Ensure compliance with grants secured outside of eGMS.
9. Special Education Grants: Prepare quantitative data to support the preparation of the IDEA 611 grant. Validate per student financial data for out-of-district tuition and transportation costs relating to the Special Education Excess Cost Grant (SEECG) periodic grant filings (Initial: Dec 1, Update: Mar 1, Final: Sep 1). Reconcile SEECG to general ledger.
10. EFS: Compile accounting system data file for upload to the Education Financial System (EFS) following the close of each fiscal year (due by Sep 1). Reconcile EFS to eGMS and SEECG

Relationship with the Central Office Team:

1. Attend and participate in Board meetings and committees and lead committees as requested by the Superintendent (Transportation, Facilities, and Finance).
2. Prepare and submit to the Superintendent and administrative team recommendations relative to all matters within the scope of the Business Manager position that require Board action.
3. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards, as well as proposed legislation impacting financial operations of the school district, and inform the Superintendent of significant developments in these areas.

Personnel Administration:

1. Direct, supervise and evaluate employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties and others for whom the Business Manager is responsible.
2. Lead staff training and development for all district administrators in budgeting and financial management areas. Counsel staff on retirement and benefits.
3. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with the staff.
4. Supervise the administration of and serve as the Board liaison in collective bargaining processes, prepare financial analyses, reports, and proposals as needed.
5. Oversee and administer operations related to school nutrition services, student transportation, and facilities through respective department heads.

School and Community Relations:

1. Establish and maintain a program of public relations through the office of the Superintendent to keep the public informed of the business and financial responsibilities of the district so as to promote a positive relationship between the school and the community.

General Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Connecticut Association of School Business Administrators. The Business Manager must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
2. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Board or the Superintendent.

To Apply:
Only online applications are accepted
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You will be asked to:
Complete the online application
Upload your letter of intent (must be dated and signed)
Upload your resume
Upload three current letters of recommendation (must be dated and signed)
Upload transcripts
Upload certifications

Applicants who do not upload all the required documentation may not be reviewed.

Seymour Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of the Associate Superintendent, View phone number on click.appcast.io.