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.