Director of School Operations & Finance

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for children

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Highland Hall Waldorf School seeks a Business Director to oversee the school’s administrative arm, ensuring delivery of its educational mission. The role includes budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, benefits, bookkeeping, admissions support, and facilities management.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial management skills, experience with Waldorf settings, and able to work with the Pedagogical Chair and Finance Committee.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills and experience with budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems, payroll programs, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business operations, budgeting and financial reporting to support the school's educational mission.
• Coordinate TA? Not applicable; oversee TA processes not relevant here; include general duties instead.
• Ensure payroll processing and benefits administration are accurate and timely.
• Supervise bookkeeping, Enrollment, Marketing and Development, Communications, HR, and Facilities managers.
• Manage facilities and safety, governance liaison, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting software

Payroll

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Highland Hall Waldorf School seeks a Business Director to oversee the school’s administrative arm, ensuring delivery of its educational mission. The role includes budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, benefits, bookkeeping, admissions support, and facilities management.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial management skills, experience with Waldorf settings, and able to work with the Pedagogical Chair and Finance Committee.