Business Manager Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School

BUSINESS MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JOB DESCRIPTION

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Oversee all business office functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,

payroll, purchasing, reporting, and financial controls.

• Monitor all banking activities for the organization.

• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs.

• Oversee management of fiscal reporting activities (monthly revenue/expense, balance sheet

reports; reporting to banks, government agencies, etc.).

• Ensure adequate controls are installed and executed to safeguard assets and pass

independent audit.

• Field inquiries from parents about billing and respond with timely and accurate information.

Finance / Strategic Management

• Assist in development and implementation of sound financial and operational policies and

ensure compliance with laws.

• Develop and monitor the school’s annual budget.

• Maintain a comprehensive long-range financial forecasting model.

• Establish a plan and schedule for annual budget preparation, including tuition-setting.

• Oversee the allocation of financial aid.

• Advise and negotiate significant contracts on behalf of the organization.

• Oversee the annual audit of the school’s financial records.

• Provide staff support for the Finance Committee of the Board; attend Board/committee

meetings as required.

Human Resources

• Assist in the design, implementation, and calculation of salaries and wages.

• Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and manage employee benefit programs.

• Ensure compliance with HR-related laws and policies.

Facilities and Operations

• Manage risk to ensure safety of personnel and students in their use of facilities.

• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance (property, liability, etc.).

• Oversee prudent purchasing and maintenance of fixed assets.

• Manage vendors providing repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Other

• Supervise non-classroom duties when assigned.

• Other duties as required/requested by the Head of School.

• Work with the Head of School and administrators on strategic vision and operating plans.

• Represent the school at regional, state, and national associations.