Business Director
3 days ago
Boulder
Job Description Shining Mountain Waldorf School in Boulder Colorado, seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission aligned Director of Business to serve as a key partner to the School Director. This role is responsible for the financial health, operational excellence, and administrative infrastructure of the school. The Director of Business plays a significant leadership role in ensuring the school’s long term sustainability and day to day effectiveness. In addition to overseeing the school's complete financial management, this position provides direct leadership for core operational functions including campus maintenance, facilities, enrollment operations, risk management, and administrative systems. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, operational leadership experience, and the ability to build systems that allow the school community to focus on its educational mission. This leader supervises up to six direct reports and works collaboratively with faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Partnership • Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the School Director on financial planning, operations, risk, and long range sustainability, • Partner with the School Director and Board Finance Committee on multi year financial modeling and strategic initiatives, • Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, systems, and measurable outcomes, • Ensure alignment between financial realities, operational capacity, and institutional goals, • Present financial and operational updates to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee Financial Leadership and Stewardship • Develop and manage the school’s annual operating budget in collaboration with school leadership, • Create and maintain multi year financial forecasts, • Monitor performance against budget and provide monthly reporting with narrative analysis, • Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tuition systems, payroll approvals, and restricted funds management, • Manage cash flow to ensure available funds to meet commitments, • Serve as primary liaison for annual audit, IRS Form 990, lenders, and regulatory agencies, • Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required filings including state, federal, grant, and compliance reporting, • Oversee tuition collection processes, tuition assistance systems, and related financial aid programs, • Maintain covenant compliance and reporting for lenders Operations and Campus Management • Provide leadership oversight for campus operations including facilities and grounds maintenance, capital repair planning, vendor relationships, and service contracts, • Collaborate with Facilities and Grounds leadership to develop short and long term capital improvement plans, • Oversee operational policies and systems to ensure efficiency, clarity, and compliance, • Supervise IT vendor relationships and ensure effective technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems management, • Ensure smooth integration between enrollment operations, registrar functions, and financial systems Team Leadership and Supervision • Directly supervise up to six operational and administrative team members, which may include Bookkeeper, Registrar, Facilities and Grounds Manager, Operations or Administrative staff, and IT or systems support vendors, • Build strong team culture focused on accountability, service, and collaboration, • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and regular evaluation processes, • Develop systems and workflows that improve organizational effectiveness, • Provide backup oversight for payroll approval and critical HR coordination as needed Risk Management and Compliance • Serve as primary contact for insurance brokers for liability, property, flood, and student accident policies, • Ensure facilities, policies, and practices align with industry best practices and regulatory standards, • File and manage insurance claims as necessary, • Act as primary contact for financial audits by federal, state, or local agencies Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required. An accounting degree is preferred, • Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred, • CPA or equivalent financial credential desirable., • Five or more years of senior financial and operational leadership experience, • Experience supervising multiple direct reports and leading cross functional teams, • Strong knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting is necessary., • Experience with payroll systems and tuition management platforms preferred, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software, • Experience in independent school or nonprofit environments preferred, • Salary may be based on experience. Core Competencies • Strategic thinker who can translate vision into operational execution, • High integrity and sound judgment, • Strong communicator who can present complex financial information clearly, • Systems builder who improves processes and organizational clarity, • Collaborative leader who earns trust across diverse stakeholder groups, • Service oriented with a calm and steady presence Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits • 401(k) with eligible matching, • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off Education • Bachelor's (Required) - Emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred Experience • Senior Financial or Operational Leadership: 5 years (Required), • GAAP and Accounting directly: 5 years (Required) This position should be filled in the next 2 weeks to offer a smooth transition.