BUSINESS MANAGER, ELEMENTARY

** Applications will be received until March 4, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
  Responsible for setting the strategic direction, organization, management and implementation of a comprehensive business, finance, and operations model for the Elementary School. Oversees other department management and planning functions such as management of operational staff, grant development, community based organization networking, and facility enhancements.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $55,571-$66,684. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

•    Develop and manage a comprehensive, sustainable budget with input from leadership, incorporating all available funds and appropriate disbursements
•    Maintain complete and accurate financial records, ensuring timely processing of accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, journal entries, reconciliations, and related reports
•    Prepare and present financial information and required reports in collaboration with the Director and School Financial Partners
•    Oversee department contracts with vendors and partner organizations, ensuring compliance and proper billing practices
•    Supervise and train staff responsible for financial activities, providing technical guidance on bookkeeping and financial procedures
•    Support staffing processes by assisting leadership with hiring and resource allocation for department positions
•    Develop sustainability plans for grant-funded programs and pursue additional funding opportunities
•    Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and security of financial records, promptly reporting exceptions or violations to the supervisor
•    Build effective working relationships across district departments and implement targeted communication strategies for students, parents, and the community
•    Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies
•    Perform other related duties, as requested

  What You’ll Need:  

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in financial and operational management in an educational setting. Extensive experience working with complex accounting systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
  Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun  

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