The Business Manager serves as an integral part of the VBS Schools’ administrative team responsible for implementing and maintaining sound day to day business operations, HR, and financial practices. A key role of the position is to establish effective relationships with faculty, staff, and parents, providing a high level of customer service. The Business Manager reports to the Day School Head of School and the VBS Head of Finance & HR.

Day School Responsibilities:
-First line of communication for all parents for business related matters.
-Work collaboratively with School Administration, Synagogue, and Parent Organization to keep records, provide reporting, and develop and monitor budgets for events and activities
-Lead and delegate annual DASL data reporting
-Manage enrollment and re-enrollment from online setup through payment collection
-Manages all aspects of tuition assistance to include parent communication and requirements, budget, the development of awards, appeals and revision.
-First line of communication for staff for all HR and business related matters
-Prepare the bi-monthly payroll
-Manage time clock duties and timekeeping system
-Manage the preparation of employment contracts and letters of hire
-Oversee new hire, onboarding and termination processes

Religious School Responsibilities:
-Coordinate with the ECLC Director and VBS Accounting Office to track and adhere to budget
-Coordinate re-enrollment including special dues process and collections
-Prepare and account for bi-monthly payroll
-Manage the preparation of employment contracts and letters of hire
-Oversee new hire process

Preschool Responsibilities:
-Manages all aspects of tuition assistance to include parent communication and requirements, budget, the development of awards, appeals and revision to align enrollment timeline and practices
-Coordinate with the VBS Accounting Office to track and adhere to budget

QUALIFICATIONS
-A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in business management or accounting preferably within a non-profit or independent school environment.
-Proficiency in QuickBooks
-Experience with Blackbaud/Whipple Hill is preferable
-Experience with SMART Tuition is preferable
-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
-Strong database, spreadsheet skills and ability to make both quantitative and qualitative decisions
-Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
-Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
-Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
-Establish and maintain a variety of record and filing systems

SALARY
Salary commensurate with experience.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance, TB screening and satisfactory reference check.