Business Manager (full time FTE) – for Immediate Hire

Mackintosh Academy, Boulder, an independent K-8^th school is seeking a Business Manager for immediate hire for the 20/21 school year. Mackintosh Academy is a co-educational, IB world school, serving gifted students in the Boulder area and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative, and entrepreneurial person to continue to help shape our Business Office operations while collaborating on a capital campaign aimed at campus, programmatic, and scholarship expansions. Mackintosh Academy is a vibrant, growing independent school that focuses on hands-on experiential education with a dynamic, talented, and highly motivated faculty, staff and leadership team. 

Broad Scope of Position: The Business Manager reports to the Head of School and is a critical member on the School’s Leadership Team. The Business Manager is responsible for supervising and/or leading: Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Human Resources, Facilities, IT and Risk Management. In addition, the Business Manager attends Board meetings and serves on various finance, fundraising, and strategic planning committees. 

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all areas of accounting functions, including developing and overseeing appropriate financial procedures and controls.
• Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and monthly payroll.
• Reviews and oversees cash, liquidity, and balance sheet management.
• Collaborates with Head of School to plan, support, and manage regular unrestricted giving campaigns including the annual fund, annual auction, grants, donations, and impact giving. 
• Collaborates with Head of School to support and manage capital campaign funds and associated campus expansion financial management.
• Responsible for Sales portal and Treasury management.   
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of regular fiscal statements and analysis of accounts.
• Responsible for development and monitoring of annual financial budget as well as long range financial plans.
• Responsible for preparing all supporting materials for annual audit.
• Responsible for preparing all supporting materials for annual Form 990 filing with IRS.
• Works with Head of School to create wage models and helps prepare faculty & staff wage agreements.
• Evaluate, create, update and communicate employee benefit programs.
• Administer 401K program through third party firm.
• Responsible for all governmental filings and compliance related to not for profit 501(c)(3) status.
• Collaborate with City of Boulder Open Space on maintenance and use of conservation easement.
• Formulate and revise employment policies.
• Evaluate, purchase and oversee property, liability, D & O and workers’ compensation insurance programs.
• Review and supervise all vendor contracts (e.g. telephones, Blackbaud, copiers, etc.)
• Supports reenrollment and student contract management and serves on the Tuition Assistance Committee.
• Supervises Facilities Manager and develops and oversees a PPRRSM budget and planning.  
• Direct supervisor of technology systems and infrastructure. 
• Collaborates in the selection of business, technology and IT strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School. 

 Board and Other:

• Supports capital campaigns, fundraising and investment practices and policies.  
• Prepare all supporting materials for regular Finance and Fundraising committees.
• Prepare a regular forecasts, property and business statements for administration and finance committee of the board. To include monthly operating statement for the head of school and Board of Directors.  

Exhibit the following core values and leadership skills:

• Independent, enthusiastic, high self-esteem and a sense of humor.
• Honest, reliable, and strong integrity - takes pride in quality work.
• Strategic, pragmatic and creative thinker
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Open and collaborative management style
• Models perseverance 
• Exceptional time management skills

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in business, accounting or finance and administration with a strong grasp of accounting. CPA, a plus.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a CFO, Controller, or Assistant CFO/Controller/ Business Manager role (Director of Finance and Operations).
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, investing, and cash management.
• Experience with non-profits or independent schools, a plus. 
• Experience and skill with advanced technology including: modern data management systems, Office suite, accounting (QuickBooks), and fundraising software, etc. 

 Application: Please send/email cover letter, resumé and salary requirements to: 

JJ Morrow