Business Director
Oakwood School, United States
Job Description
Oakwood School is an independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students come to Oakwood for an outstanding, balanced academic program led by expert, passionate teachers who foster confident self-expression and self-discovery. Our diverse community, thriving on an expansive campus, provides a home for an extended family of learners. Here, we share our unwavering commitment to a more intentional education.
Located in beautiful suburban Morgan Hill, CA, Oakwood offers its faculty convenient access to many amenities, such as shops, restaurants, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The world-class resources of Silicon Valley, Stanford University, the University of California-Berkeley, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area are only a short drive away.
Oakwood School is seeking a full-time, year-round, Business Director.
SUMMARY
The Business Director is an integral part of the senior leadership team and is responsible for developing and overseeing the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The Business Director oversees, directs, and supports all aspects of the school's business office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and oversee the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Oversee school business functions, including: tuition billing and collection, accounts payable, contracting, accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting and compliance, and other business administration activities
- Administer the annual budget and multi-year forecasting process to align with the school’s goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school’s budget
- Provide financial reports to school leadership
- Participate in the development of school strategy, providing recommendations, financial analysis, projections, and other data to inform the process
- Collaborate with and assist the head of school in meeting fiduciary responsibilities
- Understand the culture and climate of the school and the wider educational environment
- Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports, providing constructive and timely feedback, model and foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents, and students in the conduct of the school’s business
- Communicate clearly and enthusiastically, to all staff and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS amp; PREFERENCES
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree, accounting, finance, or business administration preferred
- Prior responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
- Ability to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
- Prior experience with grants management a plus
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
- A successful track record in setting priorities and a multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats
- Keen analysis, organization, and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
- Able to work extended hours, some weekends as needed
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, a commitment to lead by example, and dedication to the mission of Oakwood School
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS amp; ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
- Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
- Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
- Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations on campus
- Normal office environment and moderate noise levels
- Occasional to frequent interruptions
COMPENSATION
This position has an expected salary range of $108,281-$134,063.
BENEFITS
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, paid sick leave, professional developme