Business Manager

The Goddard School of Suwanee (Duluth), GA; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A family-owned childcare network in Suwanee, GA is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage finances, operations, facilities, HR, and technology. The role requires over 5 years of experience in financial operations, preferably in childcare or education. Ideal candidates will be strong in QuickBooks, Excel, and tech troubleshooting. This high-impact position offers growth opportunities within a values-based organization.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology.
• Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll, P&L, budgeting.
• Support 100+ employees across multiple sites.
• Oversee maintenance, inspections and vendor relationships.
• Maintain computers, Wi‑Fi, cameras, access systems, printers; oversee childcare software and AI tools.
• Lead HR for 100+ staff; elevate culture and standards; ensure personnel compliance.
• Ensure licensing compliance; collaborate with directors to support center excellence.
• Participate in EOS leadership meetings; track KPIs and drive results.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel

Office Suite

Financial operations

Tech troubleshooting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Benefits

• 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

🏢 Facilities & Vendor Management

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections
• Manage all vendor relationships and contracts

💻 Technology Oversight

• Maintain computers, Wi‑Fi, cameras, access systems, printers
• Manage AI tools and childcare software platforms

👥 Leadership & HR

• Support 100+ employees across multiple sites
• Help elevate workplace culture and operational standards
• Oversee hiring and personnel compliance

🏫 Childcare Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with early education standards & licensing
• Works directly with directors to support center excellence

📈 Traction (EOS) Execution

• Participate in leadership meetings
• Execute priorities, track KPIs, and drive results

Requirements

• 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

Compensation

• Based on experience and performance

Growth opportunities in a thriving, values‑based organization