Director of Business Operations

Description

Position Summary: The Director of Business Operations at Bishop McNamara High School plays a crucial role in the strategic financial management and operational effectiveness of the school. This senior-level position does not function as a Chief Financial Officer but rather focuses on managing daily business and finance operations and strategic projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the school through effective oversight and leadership in various operational areas. The School operates on a $22M annual operating budget with an enrollment of about 900 students.  The Director of Business Operations reports to the President/CEO.

About Bishop McNamara High School: Bishop McNamara High School is an independent Catholic high school committed to fostering a community of faith, education, and service. We strive to develop leaders who are empowered to make a positive impact in the world. As a member of our executive and senior leadership teams, the Director of Business Operations will play a fundamental role in advancing our mission through strategic and efficient financial management.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Management: Oversee and manage the school's financial operations including tuition and related revenues, expenses, cash flow, and accounts payable. Provide timely reconciliations and budget forecasts for key users and our Board of Directors.
• Strategic oversight of capital improvement projects, particularly the current project to renovate 50,000 gsf. This involves coordination with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage a team comprising Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Bookstore Manager, ensuring efficient operation of these key areas.
• Contract Management: Oversee and negotiate contracts related to food service, technology, and special projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with school's goals.
• Partnership Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the school's financial operations partner, EdOps. Oversee the partnership ensuring they deliver monthly reconciliations, interface effectively with the audit team, and present critical financial data to the Board’s finance committee.
• Board Liaison: Hold a staff seat on the Board Finance Committee, contributing to the strategic financial planning and reporting processes.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in school related business and financial management with responsibilities including adult management, budget creation and oversight, tuition collection, and financial system management.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial systems and software such as Financial Edge, Senior Systems, or similar accounting platforms.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing teams and projects effectively, with a focus on strategic leadership and accountability.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Education: At least a bachelor's degree in a related content area.  

Compensation: In the range of $125,000 - $145,000, commensurate with experience.

Strategic Notes & Updates: This role is designed to enhance financial operations, improve accountability, and drive efficiency at Bishop McNamara High School. The Director of Business Operations will provide leadership that bridges daily financial activities with strategic financial planning and oversight, facilitated by EdOps. This role will address existing challenges by clarifying responsibilities, improving communication with EdOps, and enhancing accountability within the financial operations team.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:

None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business office and bookstore staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LOCATION/TRAVEL: 

While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school. 

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.