• Job Description

  Req#: 17906
  Position Type:
  Administration/ Business Manager
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/19/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); ' District Office - Hydaburg
  (High-Needs School)
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/01/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  02/01/2026
  
  
  District:
  Hydaburg City Schools
  Oversee all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, and employee benefits.
  Develop, monitor, and adjust the annual district budget to reflect current enrollment, staffing, and programmatic needs.
  Provide monthly financial reports to the Superintendent and Board of Education with clear narratives and projections.
  Support grant and categorical fund management, ensuring allowable use and timely reporting.
  Coordinate annual independent financial audits.
  Ensure compliance with Alaska state statutes, federal regulations (e.g., EDGAR, Title programs), and district policies.
  Manage records retention and financial transparency practices.
  Maintain fiscal oversight of all federal and state grants (e.g., Impact Aid, Title I-IV, FSCS).
  Support application, budgeting, and invoicing for E-Rate and other funding programs.
  Ensure internal controls and documentation for allowable and allocable use of funds.
  Lead procurement processes, contracts, vendor relationships, and bid compliance.
  Manage insurance coverage for property, liability, and workers’ compensation.
  Track and safeguard all district assets and inventory.
  Support employment processing, pay equity, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
  Manage benefit enrollment and payroll schedules; coordinate with state retirement systems (e.g., TRS/PERS).
  Advise the Superintendent and Board on financial strategy and long-range planning.
  Provide financial guidance to school leadership and departments to support data-driven decisions.
  Attend board meetings, work sessions, and budget hearings as needed.
  Promote financial decisions that ensure equity and culturally responsive practices in line with HCSD’s mission.
  Support community engagement and transparency in budgeting processes.
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
  Minimum of 5 years in financial management, with 3 years in public school or governmental accounting.
  Knowledge of Alaska public school finance and DEED reporting systems preferred.
  Proven leadership in supervising finance teams and coordinating cross-functional tasks.
  Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Alaska state reporting systems (e.g., OMB, DEED, E-Grants).
  Hydaburg City School District
  Position Title: Business Manager
  POSITION SUMMARY
  Hydaburg City School District (HCSD) is committed to fostering excellence through culturally grounded, student-centered learning in a safe and supportive environment. We honor our Native heritage and local traditions while preparing all students for success in life. The Business Manager is a critical district leader responsible for managing HCSD’s financial systems and aligning resource allocation with strategic goals to ensure long-term sustainability and compliance. This position may be performed from an offsite location.
  REPORTS TO: Superintendent
  FLSA STATUS: Exempt
  LOCATION: Hydaburg, Alaska (Remote eligible)
  CONTRACT: 260-day contract, full-time
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  Financial Management & Budgeting
  • Oversee all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, and employee benefits.

  • Develop, monitor, and adjust the annual district budget to reflect current enrollment, staffing, and programmatic needs.

  • Provide monthly financial reports to the Superintendent and Board of Education with clear narratives and projections.

  • Support grant and categorical fund management, ensuring allowable use and timely reporting.
  Audit & Compliance
  • Coordinate annual independent financial audits.

  • Ensure compliance with Alaska state statutes, federal regulations (e.g., EDGAR, Title programs), and district policies.

  • Manage records retention and financial transparency practices.
  Funding and Grant Oversight
  • Maintain fiscal oversight of all federal and state grants (e.g., Impact Aid, Title I-IV, FSCS).

  • Support application, budgeting, and invoicing for E-Rate and other funding programs.

  • Ensure internal controls and documentation for allowable and allocable use of funds.
  Procurement, Risk Management & Asset Protection
  • Lead procurement processes, contracts, vendor relationships, and bid compliance.

  • Manage insurance coverage for property, liability, and workers’ compensation.

  • Track and safeguard all district assets and inventory.
  Human Resources & Payroll Coordination
  • Support employment processing, pay equity, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.

  • Manage benefit enrollment and payroll schedules; coordinate with state retirement systems (e.g., TRS/PERS).
  Strategic Leadership & Communication
  • Advise the Superintendent and Board on financial strategy and long-range planning.

  • Provide financial guidance to school leadership and departments to support data-driven decisions.

  • Attend board meetings, work sessions, and budget hearings as needed.
  Equity & Cultural Responsiveness
  • Promote financial decisions that ensure equity and culturally responsive practices in line with HCSD’s mission.

  • Support community engagement and transparency in budgeting processes.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).

  • Minimum of 5 years in financial management, with 3 years in public school or governmental accounting.

  • Knowledge of Alaska public school finance and DEED reporting systems preferred.

  • Proven leadership in supervising finance teams and coordinating cross-functional tasks.

  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Alaska state reporting systems (e.g., OMB, DEED, E-Grants).
  HOW TO APPLY
  Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to:
  Robert Freeman, Director of HR
  Email: rfreeman@hydaburg.k12.ak.us
  
  
  

• About the company

  The Alaska Teacher Placement (ATP) office at the University of Alaska is the official job bank for K-12 teaching and school administration jobs in Alaska.

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