School Business Manager

Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School is the regional school for the parishes of

Nativity BVM, Media and St. John Chrysostom, Wallingford. The school is located on the

grounds of St. John Chrysostom Parish. MPRCS has an enrollment of 275 students in

grades PreK through 8 and operates on a $2.3M expense budget.

Job Title: School Business Manager

This is an exempt level position reporting to the school principal. The position is for

an approximate forty-hour work week year-round, plus quarterly evening meetings

with the Finance Committee, the Board of Limited Jurisdiction(BOLJ), and other

committees as necessary.

JOB SUMMARY: The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial

functions of the school, including budgeting, accounting, and human resources.

The successful candidate will collaborate with school administration and the Board of

Limited Jurisdiction to prepare annual budgets and provide strategic financial

guidance. Primary responsibilities include reviewing school accounts using the

QuickBooks Ledger, working with the bookkeeper to process payments and manage

deposits, and preparing financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

The role also encompasses processing bi-weekly payroll, coordinating new hire

paperwork, processing employee pay and benefits changes, and serving as a liaison

between Diocesan HR and school employees.

Additional duties include managing the FACTS tuition database and collections,

maintaining confidential personnel and family records, preparing monthly bank

reconcilements, and providing administrative support for insurance, safety, facilities

and legal matters.

Professional Requirements

 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting,

Finance and/or a related field with three or more years of successful

experience

 Must have working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and

practices.

 Experience in financial management, preferably in a school or nonprofit

setting.

 Proficient with QuickBooks, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Requirements

 Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

 High level of professionalism with a strong work ethic.

 Self-starter, proactive problem solver, ability to plan, prioritize and

organize a diverse workload

 Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential

 All school clearances are required

Pay: $48,847.50 - $58,827.09 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,848 - $58,827