Job Description - Business Manager (26141521)
Position Title:
Business Manager - (26141521)
The Opportunity: Job Overview
The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) is seeking an experienced Business Manager. We are seeking an energetic leader and problem solver with financial management, strategic planning and change management experience. This position manages business and related processes for MSDB, a statewide educational facility providing comprehensive opportunities for Montana's deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision and deafblind children. The Business Manager is the chief financial officer for business services. The Business Manager develops and implements business and other administrative management programs to promote successful business related outcomes for MSDB to further its mission to enhance student's opportunities for independence and success.
Core Impact Areas
Accounting Management (70%):
Advanced knowledge of budgeting practice and general accounting principles.
Budget management to ensure MSDB does not exceed House Bill 2 budget allowed.
Approves all requests for purchase orders in Fraxion Database.
Final approval on all expenditures, and revenues collected.
Ability to recognize and solve complex financial accounting.
Preparing the Legislative budget for a biennium in the IBARS system in coordination with the Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP).
Management of agency Procurement Cards.
Prepares financial reports for the Administrative Team weekly meeting and the Board of Public Education (BOPE) bi-monthly meetings.
Budget Change Documents (BCD's) as needed to request Governor's Office authority to move funds as needed to cover shortages.
Fluctuation in workload may require more than a 40-hour work week to meet deadlines.
Work during the Legislative sessions may be stressful as there are hard deadlines to complete Fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
Travel to and from Helena will be required.
Collects and presents data for any Legislative Fiscal Division audits.
Payroll Management (20%):
Payroll management for over 100 employees to ensure MSDB does not exceed House Bill 13 budget allowed.
Creates payroll offers for new employees verifying that the pay is within the pay matrix of the State of Montana.
Knowledge of personnel policy administration.
Final approval on all timesheet entry into SABHRS. Checking all timesheets for accuracy and making changes if necessary.
Understanding of Employment laws.
Grant Management (5%):
Management of all state and federal grants.
Processing BCD's to the Governor's Office to request authority to receive and spend grant funds.
Submitting cash requests is needed.
Monitoring grants to make sure they stay in budget and complete spending by deadlines.
Submitting final reports as needed.
Other Duties (5%):
Strong leadership and relationship skills. This position manages and leads the Accounting Technician, Payroll Technician, Administrative Assistant and the IT Systems Manager.
Excellent expressive oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking, such as presenting the agency (MSDB) budget to the Legislature every other year.
Ability to actively listen and respond to the needs and concerns of staff.
Serves on MSDB's collective bargaining process with the agency''s two unions the MFPE & UFCW.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifiacations:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred.
Preferred: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred: Five or more years of job related experience, including at least two years of financial management experience. Direct experience supervising, evaluating and mentoring staff required.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $
87,500.00 - 87,500.00 Yearly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Great Falls
Agency: School for Deaf & Blind Union: 000 - None
Posting Date
: Jun 10, 2026, 7:16:35 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Jun 20, 2026, 11:29:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)
Contact Name: Paula Mix | Contact Email: pmix@msdb.k12.mt.us | Contact Phone: 406-771-6005 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.