W3Global · 2 weeks ago
Director of Business Affairs
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expW3Global is seeking a Director of Business Affairs to supervise financial and facilities transactions for the School. This role involves overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and managing various operational areas including human resources and facilities management.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning processes, administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep the Administrative Team abreast of the School's financial status
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process
Liaise with the external auditors and the finance committee
Manage cash flow and cash forecasting, manage investment and endowment pools
Oversee contracts and a robust contracts management system to ensure that contractual billing and collections are followed
Update and implement all necessary business policies and processes and accounting practices as well as the policies and procedural manuals
Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters in a timely manner to the Head of School and Board of Trustees
Directly supervise the Facilities Manager and the maintenance/security/custodial functions. Manage school property and insurance programs, advising the Head of School and Board of any changes
Liaise with contractors and the Facilities Committee for all renovation, replacement and construction projects
Manage facilities usage by third parties as a revenue source including risk management, contracts, and fees
Acquire and manage equipment leases and maintenance
Directly supervise the school health services personnel and oversee all policies and procedures regarding health and physical safety
Solicit, review and/or prepare bid specifications, obtain bids or price quotations, tabulate bids, and execute contracts as prescribed by Board policy
Develop and administer a program for purchasing all supplies, materials and equipment in a responsible, cost effective and accurate manner
Directly supervise the Human Resources Manager and lead annual benefit plans and policies changes. Enhance compensation and benefits through research and strategic initiatives
Oversee the preparation of annual employee contracts and compensation letters in conjunction with recommendations for continuance by the Head of School and Principal
Oversee the process of application and awarding of Indexed Tuition, with involvement and input from the Principal and Director of Admissions. Research and design the program and the process to maximize net tuition and enrollment goals
Meet and deal effectively and transparently with parents, employees, trustees, and third-party vendors and consultants
Assist the technology team with the selection and procurement of resources and training, with particular attention to opportunities using grant funds for procurement. Select and oversee software installations where appropriate and organize staff training in certain applications especially in reducing risk of cyber threats
Research financial and management topics and related legal issues for the purposes of evaluating compliance requirements and potential implications on operations
Follow federal and state laws and board policies
Serve as resource person to the Head of School and Board of Trustees in matters pertaining to federal, state and local regulations, School policy, and best practices. Align recommendations pertaining to school policy and major financial decisions first with the Head of School's leadership
Provide input into school-wide decisions with the Admin Team when appropriate
Fulfill the expectations for staff members as stated in the Faculty/Staff Handbook, including a vital, personal faith in Jesus Christ
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
CPA Required
Minimum five years of overall broad financial and operations management experience
Accounting Management Skills Required
Ability to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with other administrators in areas of admissions, marketing, fundraising, and education
Proficient in basic technology applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel)
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
Must be self-starting and able to multitask
Excellent verbal, visual, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required
A successful track record in setting priorities, keen analytical, organization and problem solving skills and in sound decision-making
Contribution to the life of the school outside of regular duties is expected
Represent the school in a positive light and be a strong spokesperson for the school
Exhibits the qualities and characteristics of a mature Christian leader as evidenced by personal integrity, credibility, and commitment to the Mission of the School
Preferred
Experience with not-for-profit organizations preferred
Google Apps knowledge is beneficial (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail)
Benefits
Fringe benefits include premiums paid for employee's group hospitalization insurance (less employee paid portion)
Life insurance
Social security
Eligibility for retirement plan participation
Paid holidays coincide with teachers' holidays during the school year
Sick leave, personal business, and absence benefits are as per Faculty/Staff Handbook
Company
W3Global
W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sridhar Venkatesan
CEO
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