POSITION DESCRIPTION: BUSINESS MANAGER
The business manager reports directly to the Head of School and is an integral part of the senior leadership team responsible for managing the financial and physical resources of the school he or she serves.
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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure that human resources policies and practices are clearly articulated, consistently applied, and conform to legal requirements.
• 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.
Other Duties:
The business manager will lead a weekend duty team that provides activity and dormitory support on a rotating basis with seven other duty teams.
Common Qualification Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. An MBA desirable.
• Six years of experience in finance/accounting.
• Proven success in a senior administrative role, preferably working with a board.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities – organizing 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. Benefits:
MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Contact information:
Mr. David Pearson, Head of School Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
Phone: 207-487-4453
e-mail: dpearson@mci-school.org