Business Manager

Job Description

Summary of the Role

We are currently seeking a motivated Business Manager to head up the financial reporting responsibilities at the Whitinsville Christian School (WCS/the School). This individual must have the ability to develop, maintain, and monitor the ongoing business practices and processes of the School as well as review, reconcile and present the financial results to the Finance Board. This is a full time position and will be reporting directly to the Head of School and work with a team which includes the Accounts Receivable Manager and Accounts Payable Manager. The position is primarily in-person at WCS in Whitinsville, MA with the potential for some hybrid hours.

Responsibilities – Finance

●Review/reconcile monthly, or at least quarterly, Statements of Financial Position and Activity
●Present above financials to the Finance Board
●Ability to answer questions from the Board regarding current and budgeted amounts, variances, etc.
●Follow up with Managers to ensure information is timely and accurately prepared and presented
●Preparation of Financial Budgets in working with the Finance Committee
●Preparation of Faculty Step increases
●Preparation of Annual Employment Agreements
●Monitor tuition payments and collections with the Accounts Receivable Manager
●Be a key part of the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Committee to review and decide on awards
●Review TAP Applications and emails to applicants
●Prepare paperwork and workpapers for the year end Audit process and work directly with Auditors
●Prepare the preliminary year end financial statements with notes
●Coordinate and reconcile with the Advancement Director of the funds received from contributors
●Coordinate with the Endowment Committee the investment of resources and activity pertaining to the Endowment fund
●Keep up with changes in the non-profit and/or school area of accounting and timely communicate these changes to the Board,
Finance Committee and other key stakeholders