Business Manager

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.