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Business Manager POSTED: Feb 14 Salary: Open Location: Chicago, Illinois Employer: Sacred Heart Schools, Sheridan Rd Type: Full Time - Administration Category: Business Management Preferred Education: Masters

General:? The Business Manager (BM) upholds the mission of the Network Sacred Heart Schools as expressed in the Goals and Criteria and the mission statement of Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago as approved by the Board of Trustees. The BM is responsible to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for managing the schools? resources in a prudent and careful manner. ?She/he will partner with the CFO and key management to create a premier finance office that upholds NAIS and ISACS Principles of Good Practice and is fully supportive of the Schools' mission, standards and policies. ? Essential Job Functions: Have responsibility for the accounting function including: AP, purchasing, vendor management, student billing & collections for tuition, extended care, and auxiliary programs, payroll & benefits, fixed assets, expenses, accruals, account reconciliations, policies and procedures, etc. Partner with Human Resources Director to administer payroll as well as manage employee benefits and insurance. Ensure the integrity of financial data and the general ledger system.? Review and implement internal control improvements. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP, with actual results vs. budget including variation analysis and recommendations as appropriate. Drive the Schools? budgeting processes and reporting including:?? a) participation in NAIS and ISBOA surveys; b) drafting budgets for consideration by the CFO, HOS, Finance/Audit Committee, and Board of Trustees; c) preparation of long-range projections for the schools? finances, including assessment of risk; d) preparation of monthly budget to actual reports. Manage and support the Schools' annual audit process and reporting. Supervise Finance Office as well as Portry (reception) staff.? Manage their growth and professional development to enhance the performance and capacity of the department. Perform cash flow management activities to promote efficient use of working capital. Administrate and support the management of other school programs including:? lunch service, bus program, field trips, student fund-raising, new employee orientation, etc. Lead the re-enrollment process in coordination with Admissions. Manage Financial Aid process for the Schools including communications, partnering with third party processor, application evaluation, and grant awards. File required corporate reports with all governmental agencies including the Internal Revenue Service Form 5578, Illinois Welfare Exemption, Cook County Property Tax Return and other forms. Coordinate efforts with other departments across the Schools as necessary and appropriate. Serve on the Finance, and Buildings and Grounds Committees / Councils of the Board of Trustees Attend school special events as needed to further relations with Sacred Heart constituents. Maintain professional relationships with local and national organizations to ensure professional growth and understanding of best practices. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the CFO or the Head of Schools. ? ? ? NOTES: Additional Salary Information: Dependent upon experience level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Consistent record of excellence, personal achievement, leadership, creativity, and initiative Demonstrated management and leadership experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well developed interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage teams and multi-task Professional, independent self-starter with service orientation Demonstrated ability to achieve quality results in an efficient and timely manner Prioritizes and delegates in an effective and appropriate manner Ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining the right and human dignity of all parties Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge software ~ strongly preferred High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook Facility with a variety of education-related software, vendors, partners ~ a plus Knowledge of fund raising systems and practices ~ a plus Commitment to development of relevant professional knowledge, skills and abilities as needed ? ? Qualifications: 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in accounting & finance Business Manager or similar Controller experience required Experience in education field Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting CPA and Master's degree preferred ? ? Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest and r?sum? including references no later than March 4, 2013 to: ? Sacred Heart Schools? website: www.shschicago.org Career Opportunities ? ? ? Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the administration of its policies, admission, employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School.

Sacred Heart Schools, Sheridan Rd

Chicago IL

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