Business Manager

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, a PreK to Grade 5 independent school in the
Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL, is seeking a Business Manager. The
cornerstone of St. Stephen’s program is academic excellence, combining both high
standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to his or her
greatest potential. The Business Manager reports directly to the Head of School and is an
integral part of the senior leadership team. S/he is responsible for managing the financial
and physical resources of the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Business Manager will:
● Develop and oversee 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, payroll, human resources, accounting and
reporting, regulatory reporting and compliance, and other business administration
activities.
● Oversee the maintenance and presentation of the buildings, grounds, and
equipment.
● 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.
● Manage risk (Risk Management) to ensure the safety of the community in their
use of the facilities and to maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the
property and to cover the liability of the school.
● Serve as the school’s benefits coordinator inclusive of health (medical, dental,
vision) benefits, disability (short and long term) insurance, life insurance, and
pension plan. Annually review said benefits offerings.
● Ensure that human resources policies and practices are clearly articulated,
consistently applied, and conform to legal requirements.
● Provide financial reports to school leadership and the board.
● 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 and the Board of Trustees in
meeting fiduciary responsibilities.

● Serve on the Endowment Committee to review the school’s endowment funds.
● Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports related to the school’s financial and
physical resources, providing constructive and timely feedback.
● Supervise the food service independent contractor representative.
● 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.
● Remain current with business management trends and cultivate professional
standards and development by participating in educational opportunities, reading
professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in
local, regional, and national professional organizations.
● Understand the culture and climate of the school and the wider educational
environment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and
characteristics
● A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred. A licensed CPA is an
exceptionally attractive candidate.
● Five years of experience in finance/accounting.
● Proven success in an administrative role, preferably working with a Board.
● Demonstrated leadership qualities to organize and manage people and processes
● High ethical standards
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● The ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other school community
members
● Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style
To Apply
● Please visit St. Stephen’s Episcopal School at www.sseds to apply
(https://sseds.org/careers)
● Competitive salary and benefits, including a strong professional development
program, will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
● A December 2, 2024 start date is desired.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex,
disabilities, sexual orientation, or family composition or any other status protected by
applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial
aid, and other policies and programs.

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