Business Manager

Mission
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info
Competition Close Date: Thursday, May 2+, 2026 @ 11:5+pm

Calendar: 12 month Traditional

Salary: SA Grade F $30.01 - $3+.38 per hour

FTE: 1.0 - 35 hours per week

Additional Information
Jack James High School is seeking a flexible and dedicated Business Manager in a dynamic and inclusive school community. We are a small Unique Setting High School. Students in PLP, K&E and Diploma courses learn both in specialized classrooms and inclusive settings such as construction, auto body, foods, and horticulture. The successful candidate will need to support all programs and Jack James helping with budget and other financial decisions.

Position Description
Responsibilities

1. Managing the school financial records and coordinating the preparation of the annual budget:

Coordinates the preparation of the school budget, provides pertinent financial data to stakeholders, and makes recommendations concerning the setting of budget priorities;
Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and budget transfers;
Monitors spending and provides reports to administration, making recommendations with respect to increased efficiencies;
Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reports, preparing adjustments as required;
Ensures the accurate maintenance of records of school/ project expenditures and revenues for decentralized and school generated funds;
Makes recommendations concerning procedures for school opening and closing;
2. Managing the receipt, recording and depositing all cash and other negotiable items;

Manages the intake of funds from cash, cheque and credit cards; debit cards, issues receipts, prepares and processes bank deposits;
Performs bank reconciliations in a timely manner, and ensures that deposits are recorded accurately in the appropriate general ledger accounts;
Monitors bank account levels and manages school investments;
Manages petty cash funds, disburses cash, and issues cheques in payment of expenditures;
Responsible for the collection of accounts and NSF cheques;
Coordinates text book rentals and the collection/ refunding of school fees, oversees the assignment of locks and lockers, manages the inventory of Purchase Cards (PC’s), distribution of keys, bus passes, parking assignments, and other related items.
3. Managing the procurement, distribution and receipt goods and services;

Prepares purchase requisitions and disbursement vouchers for supplies, equipment and services, and ensures the accurate maintenance of files of requisitions and purchase orders;
Oversees the receipt, verification and distribution of incoming supplies and equipment and verification of suppliers’ invoices for payment;
Maintains inventory of equipment and makes recommendations for repair/ replacement, and surpluses equipment as required;
Prepares directive to invoice for services related to projects and memoranda of understanding and student accounts.
4. Assigning work and providing direction to other support staff, as required;

5. Advising school administration with respect to CBE administrative regulations and practices as they pertain to finances and purchasing.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of a two year post-secondary program in accounting.
Two years of progressively more responsible and related experience which includes the analysis, summary and interpretation of financial information, preferably in a complex, service-orientated work environment.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated experience with accounting and management software is required.
Must possess demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness. The ability to work in a collaborative work environment, to multi-task, and the ability to work independently is required.
Must be able to relate positively to students, staff, parents and suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Personal suitability.
Conditions of Employment
Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.


Be Part of Our Success
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.


We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.