What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at The Goddard School of Suwanee (Duluth), GA?
Benefits:
About the Role:
We’re a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization.
This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration, and a passion for supporting early education.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About the Role:
We’re a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization.
This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration, and a passion for supporting early education.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration
- Full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll, P&L, budgeting
- Tuition collection & reconciliation (QuickBooks Online)
- Supply purchasing & cost control
- Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections
- Manage all vendor relationships and contracts
- Maintain computers, Wi-Fi, cameras, access systems, printers
- Manage AI tools and childcare software platforms
- Support 100 employees across multiple sites
- Help elevate workplace culture and operational standards
- Oversee hiring and personnel compliance
- Familiarity with early education standards & licensing
- Works directly with directors to support center excellence
- Participate in leadership meetings
- Execute priorities, track KPIs, and drive results
- 5 years in financial ops, preferably in childcare, education, or franchise
- Strong in QuickBooks, Excel, Office Suite, and tech troubleshooting
- Comfortable working full time and traveling to centers
- Pass background, credit, and employment checks
- Sign confidentiality agreement
- Provide references and salary history
- Based on experience and performance
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
