BusinessFinance Manager
BusinessFinance Manager
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11-04-2025
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Position Overview:
The Business/Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daytoday financial operations of the school ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining a wellorganized efficient business office. This role will involve a blend of accounting financial planning and human resources management. The ideal candidate will be able to balance strategic and operational functions all while supporting the schools mission and values as a private Christian institution.
All Staff Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe school environment indoors and out per directives regarding building operations (keys fobs alarm codes) the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices
- Participate in a brief staff prayer to start the day at 7:35am on Monday through Thursday in the Gathering Place
- Participate in school engagement events to promote a positive school culture
Financial Management:
- Oversee the schools financial operations including budgeting forecasting and reporting.
- Prepare and present financial statements to the Finance Committee Head of School and Board of Directors.
- Ensure the schools accounting records are accurate compliant and up to date.
- Monitor cash flow accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure financial stability and future growth.
- Manage and reconcile the schools bank accounts and financial transactions.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction revenue generation and process improvements providing recommendations to enhance the schools financial health and operational efficiency.
- Process requisitions for the procurement of supplies instructional materials furniture and equipment ensuring timely and costeffective purchasing in line with the schools needs and budget.
- Administer staff reimbursement for businessrelated expenses ensuring all submissions are accurate properly documented and in compliance with school policies.
- Allocate and manage Daystar credit cards for appropriate staff members ensuring responsible use and adherence to school guidelines for purchases and expenditures.
- Coordinate with external accountants for yearend audits and tax filings.
- Familiarity with the student information system to ensure accuracy and timely access to student data for financial and administrative purposes.
- Manage financial aid for Daystar families including processing applications ensuring eligibility and coordinating disbursements in accordance with school policies.
Payroll Administration:
- Process biweekly payroll for all staff and faculty members ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain and update employee records to ensure payroll accuracy (e.g. pay rates tax withholdings benefits deductions).
- Ensure all payroll taxes withholdings and filings are compliant with federal state and local regulations including Illinois statespecific laws.
- Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Benefits Administration & Vendor Negotiations:
- Negotiate and manage employee benefits packages with vendors (health dental retirement etc..
- Administer employee benefits programs including enrollment changes and claims resolution.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local laws regarding employee benefits (e.g. ACA ERISA COBRA) and maintain uptodate knowledge of applicable HR laws.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits and insurancerelated questions.
- Assist employees in understanding and navigating the benefits offerings and compliance requirements.
Human Resources Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with state and federal HR regulations.
- Ensure the school remains in compliance with Illinois labor laws including wage and hour regulations leave policies and other employee rights.
- Manage new hire onboarding processes including benefits enrollment and required documentation.
- Coordinate employee training and professional development as needed including HR compliance topics.
- Oversee the assignment of CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) through the Illinois State Board of Education ensuring proper setup and providing necessary documentation for staff compliance.
Essential Functions Relative to Members of Daystars Administrative Team:
- Provide reports to the Daystar Board as requested.
- Serve on schoolwide committees as requested.
- Participate in and assist with planning and implementation of staffwide professional development.
- Participate in regular Administrative Team meetings providing counsel and insight on areas impacting the school as a whole.
- Participate in planning and management of schoolwide events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance Human Resources or a related field.
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in a business or financial management role ideally within an educational or nonprofit setting.
- Strong understanding of payroll systems benefits administration and HR compliance particularly in Illinois.
- Experience with financial software (e.g. QuickBooks ADP or similar systems).
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal human resource and tax laws employment regulations and benefits compliance.
- Strong organizational analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- A personal commitment to the mission and values of Daystar Academy is required.
Compensation: $75000.00 per year
Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore discover and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity problem solving and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and Gods Kingdom.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faithbased culturallyengaged globallyminded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faithbased culturallyengaged globallyminded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
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Manager
Employment Type
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