Position: Director of Accounting and Business Operations FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt Hours: Full-time 12 months Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Position Summary: The Director of Accounting and Business Operations plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Schools business office combining traditional office management responsibilities with accounting and budgeting duties. The ideal candidate is organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic educational environment while engaging with a broad range of constituents including faculty staff parents vendors and senior management. Key Responsibilities - Oversee the schools accounting operations
- Oversee external accountants to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage the Schools spend management platforms
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and ongoing monitoring of expenses
- Monitor and manage cash balances
- Oversee daily operations of the school business office
- Administer the online Tuition Management platform and manage collections
- Coordinate use of multiple payment platforms to support school programs
- Provide responsive positive customer support to all constituents reflecting the values of Notre Dame de Sion Schools
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Accounting Operations - Ensure accurate financial reporting
- Oversee and manage the outsourced accounting team
- Establish and maintain internal controls
- Coordinate annual audit with external accountants
Spend Management - Manage the online spend management program for payment of invoices reimbursements and company purchasing cards (RAMP Amazon)
- Ensure timely payment of accounts payable
- Train and support faculty and staff in use of the RAMP system to ensure compliance with School policy
Budget Management - Assist the CFO with the annual budgeting process
- Coordinate budget reporting with external accountants
- Review monthly budget reports with senior leadership and directors
- Help identify budget trends for senior leadership
Cash Management - Maintain up-to-date cash projections
- Monitor cash balances in Operating Advancement and Investment accounts and ensure funds are available for operations
- Ensure timely deposits of cash and checks on a daily/weekly basis
Student Billing & Collections Other assignments - Manage and provide support to parent groups and staff for various payment platforms including Formstack Blackbaud Camp Brain Shopify MyMealOrder and others
- Assist with risk management reporting as needed
- Other duties as assigned by CFO
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience - Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
- At least 5 years of accounting experience with some corporate or public accounting experience
- Previous experience in educational setting preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Strong attention to detail in all work processes.
- Curiosity and use of critical thinking skills to analyze problems and create solutions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to handle a variety of complex issues and situations. Position requires demonstrated poise tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of Sion faculty staff and parents
- Ability to communicate clearly and with authority both in writing and verbally to others in one-on-one or small group settings.
- Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful courteous and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.
- Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Ability to keep strict confidentiality.
- Open and honest communication with respect to all aspects of job.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment - Works in a climate-controlled office setting sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time
- Works with multiple computer screens
- Occasionally bends stoops and squats
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Works in an environment with numerous distractions including noise and interruptions
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