Business Manager Job Description

Purpose of Position: 

The Business Manager fulfills the mission of Empigo Academy by fostering an environment of biblical faith and innovation. This position collaborates with the Head of School and faculty to direct, supervise, and manage all financials, budget, general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and grant activities and practices for the school. Performs long- and short-range planning and oversees special school projects.
 

Position: 

• Full-Time 

• Schedule: 12-month position 

• Salaried, at-will employee 

Reports To: Head of School 

Direct Reports: None 

Qualifications: 

• BA/BS in finance, accounting, or related fields are required. 

• Master's in Finance or CPA or in pursuit of receiving preferred. 

• Experience in Bible-based Education preferred. 

• Agrees with the Empigo Academy (EA) Statement of Faith. 

• Actively committed to growth in their relationship and understanding of Jesus Christ.
   

Professional Profile: 

• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of Empigo Academy. 

• A teacher and learner at heart who loves working with Secondary students and exudes enthusiasm for shepherding the growth of youth. 

• Is characterized by integrity and maintains confidentiality. 

• Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership, applying grace and truth when working with staff and students. 

• Proven ability to lead diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, 

• administrators, and parents. 

• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication. 

• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to effectively carry out various activities while fostering deep, meaningful relationships with students and staff.
   

Responsibilities: 

• Financial Services – Supervises, directs, and evaluates activities, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, investments, and accounts payable. Perform personnel evaluations, employee training and development, and other supervisory functions. Responsible for initiating and implementing sound management practices to manage and direct the accounting, accounts payable, investment, and payroll functions. Responsible for preparing all financial statements, reporting and projecting balances, and other necessary reports for submission to management, the Board of Education, and other regulatory and advisory agencies. 

• Payroll & Accounting Management – Responsible for the overall operation of the Payroll Department, including, but not limited to, oversight of processing the monthly payroll, preparing and submitting appropriate taxes and reports on an accurate and timely basis, supervision of payroll department, and resolving payroll issues and concerns. Responsible for the processing of annual W-2s for both current and previous employees, including specific functions attributable to this function. 

• Budget Management – Responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and managing school budgeting functions to include the annual budget for all District funds. Manage, coordinate, and develop the school's yearly budget. Manage and analyze school budget data to ensure informed decision-making. Prepare and submit all reports for the Iowa Department of Education in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. 

• Benefits Administration – Manage the employee benefits administration, vendor relationships and plan design, and employee benefits orientation, including the school self-insurance program (if applicable) for medical/dental, workers' compensation, and life and disability insurance. Make recommendations for enhancement or changes to employee benefits packages based on cost, employee preferences, system capabilities, and strategic direction.
   

Additional Notes: 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.