DESCRIPTION:

Salisbury Christian School is seeking an Assistant Director of Business Operations whose strong fiscal management skills and accounting experience will further support the responsible operations of the school. A successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA designation strongly preferred), have exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, be focused on serving families, detail-oriented, organized, and have strong technological skills. Applicants should be prepared to articulate an active faith in Jesus Christ.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Assistant Director of Business Operations is responsible for assisting with the various functions of the SCS Business Office, including daily financial management, reporting, and human resource operations. Specifically, this position has responsibilities in general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and employee benefits, and the production of financial and statistical reports. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Crosstrain with the Director of Business Operations, Human Resource Specialist, and Bookkeepers to ensure smooth daily functions of the SCS Business Office;

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  Assist in the coordination of financial planning and budget management functions; Assist the Director of Business Operations and Head of School in preparing an annual budget;
• Facilitate data relative to the school’s financial position in regard to cash flow, income and expense, and balance sheet positions;
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results and appropriate forecasts against budget;
• Provide detailed and summary level data that facilitates easily understood financial positions and promotes fast and accurate decisions;
• Assist with daily operations related to financial and money management;
• Implement appropriate reconciliations between QuickBooks and other platforms (e.g. Blackbaud, ADP, etc.) to ensure accurate and auditable transactions, and provide early detection of any possible misappropriation;
• Assist with the coordination of audits, public record filings, and tax returns;
• Ensure appropriate cash handling and financial record keeping processes and procedures are in place to prevent misappropriation of funds;
• Provide recommendations and implement procedural improvements where necessary;
• Make recommendations on ways to reduce expenses and find efficiencies within school operations;

• Ensure all staff working with financial software are trained and aware of the specific SCS chart of accounts and accounting management procedures;

• Ensure access to SCS financial data and records is restricted to only those with a “need to know;”

• Assist the Human Resources Specialist with benefit enrollment and maintenance for all benefit plans, including 401(k) plan administration;

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality;

• Have the ability to multitask;

• Exhibit follow-through on all projects initiated and assigned;

• Possess excellent organizational, managerial, analytical, interpersonal, and oral/written communications skills;

• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, a sense of humor, and exemplary listening skills;

• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling;

• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices;

• Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues;

• Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public;

• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration;

• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration;

• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned;
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth;
• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school;
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES: