Business Manager

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Vershire (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Housing stipend

Farm-to-table meals on campus

Outdoor spaces and trails

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Association of Independent Schools in New England on campus in Vershire, Vermont seeks a hands-on Business Manager to lead day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Director, you will manage budgets, HR activities, and operational tasks in a small, collaborative school setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in schools or nonprofits, with strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a school or nonprofit setting.
• Strong bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, GL entries, and reconciliations.
• Record donor contributions and tuition payments; maintain records.
• Assist with budgets, cash flow projections, and financial reporting.
• Support payroll administration and year-end processes.
• Oversee onboarding, personnel records, and benefits administration.
• Maintain school policies, insurance, risk management, and vendor renewals.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Reliability

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

This is a full-time, in-person position on campus in Vershire, Vermont. Reporting to Director Alex Myers, the Business Manager is a hands-on financial and administrative leader responsible for the accurate, timely execution of essential business functions. Working in a small and collaborative school, this individual will oversee day-to-day accounting and payroll, support budgets and reporting, and coordinate a range of human resources and operational activities.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, in-person position on campus in Vershire, Vermont. Reporting to Director Alex Myers, the Business Manager is a hands-on financial and administrative leader responsible for the accurate, timely execution of essential business functions. Working in a small and collaborative school, this individual will oversee day-to-day accounting and payroll, support budgets and reporting, and coordinate a range of human resources and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record donor contributions, process tuition payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Partner with the Director on annual budgets, cash-flow projections, and financial reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors on year-end financial statements and administer payroll.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, personnel records, and benefits administration.
• Maintain school policies, insurance, risk management protocols, service contracts, and vendor renewals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience in a school or nonprofit organization.
• Strong bookkeeping, accounting, organizational, and financial reporting skills.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Collaborative, flexible, mission-aligned approach and commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging.
• Willingness to live and work in rural Vermont.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary is based on experience, starting at $65,000.

• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and a housing stipend.
• Other benefits include meals on campus from the School's farm-to-table kitchen, easy access to outdoor spaces and trails, and opportunities for professional development.

Application Process and Timeline

Start date: January 2027

Priority application date: November 23, 2026; applications reviewed as received.

Opportunity Statement: https://doc.storydoc.com/Fcwc8y