Business Manager

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Business Manager for an innovative education services organization dedicated to supporting K-12 schools through strategic financial and operational solutions. This is an onsite opportunity based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Business Manager serves as a trusted financial partner to public school leaders, providing high-level business management, accounting oversight, and operational guidance. This role will focus on leading accounting operations, supporting compliance, and strengthening client relationships. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service and helping schools achieve long-term success. PERKS: Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000, based on experience. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401(k) with employer match. Unlimited flexible paid time off, referral bonus opportunities, and ongoing professional development support. Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on innovation, growth, and educational impact. Meaningful opportunity to support schools and positively influence students, educators, and communities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary financial and business advisor for assigned public school clients, providing strategic guidance and operational support. Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll oversight, grant management, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Supervise and mentor accounting staff while managing multiple client engagements and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, problem-solving, and business partnership. Oversee business office operations, establish effective financial controls, and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies. Support organizational growth by ensuring client satisfaction, retention, and successful implementation of business support strategies. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Experience in school finance, school business operations, public sector accounting, or a supervisory accounting environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, along with experience using cloud-based business applications and accounting systems. Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and client relationship management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary range of $80,000–$90,000. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with employer matching. Unlimited flexible paid time off and paid professional development opportunities. Referral bonus program and a collaborative, inclusive workplace focused on career growth and employee wellbeing. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr