Description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
Provide administrative support and counsel to make for an efficient and fiscally
responsible organization in compliance with the direction of the President and Board of
Directors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Budgeting and Financial Planning:
Preparation of the annual organizational budgets by coordinating the views of
administrators and faculty in translating the educational needs into a composite financial
plan (budget)
Maintain surveillance through systematic controls to analyze and interpret
performance, identify variances and initiate remedial action to eliminate negative
performance
Schedule meetings and co-staff the Investment Committee and Finance
Committee of the Board
Recommend and participate in determining financial policies while acting as an
assistant to the Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Develop short-term and long-term financial plans
2. Accounting and Recording:
Establish and supervise the accounting systems necessary to provide school
officials, administrators and staff with accurate financial facts as the basis for
formulating policies and decisions.
Provide the proper safeguards for the custody of funds and make possible
complete and revealing reports for the President, Principal and Board of Directors as
required
Inform individuals and departments monthly budget status
Perform advanced and specified accounting assignments usually of a highly
involved and confidential nature
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Responsible for student billing statements and trace alleged errors and process
adjustments and required correspondence
Prepare all Dept. of Financial Institutions filings
Direct and supervise the Director of Accounting and HR Manager
Initiate process for dismissal of students in financial arrears with the President
and Principal
Responsible for the annual school choice Fiscal practices audit report
Develops Financial Aid budget and works with Director of Admissions, awarding
financial aid to families
3. Purchasing and Supply Management:
Responsible for establishing guidelines (utilize good purchasing principles and
procedures) for all purchases including equipment and supplies
Responsible for inventory control
4. School Public Relations:
Provide the President and other staff members with facts that help them in their
relations with the public
Interpret the business area of the educational programs to the public and staff,
i.e. student registration and tuition payment plans, financial aid options, etc.
5. Personnel Management:
Help secure personnel for the Business Office
Act as administrator of Board approved employee benefit offerings
Assist the President with personnel policy matters, i.e. analysis and interpretation
of personnel policies for all employees
Provide backup for all Business Office Personnel
6. Operation and Maintenance of Plant:
Responsible for updating and maintaining the school's general liability insurance
including risk control policies
Responsible for providing, operating and maintaining facilities which will assure
maximum educational utility as well as healthful, comfortable, safe environment for
students, faculty and staff
Coordinate space reservations and facilities use
Assist Buildings & Grounds Director in developing 5-year Maintenance Plan

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 10 years of related experience
required.