The Emerson Waldorf School is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Business Manager position who is responsible for the overall management of the school’s financial activities. This position begins effective August 1, 2023. General responsibilities include supervision of the day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the school. These activities include responsibilities such as: managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, budgeting, financial reporting and oversight of financial aid. This position is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of appropriate policies and procedures as it relates to the school’s finances. The Business Manager works directly with the Finance Committee, the Faculty and Administration. This work includes developing and reviewing financial models and policies that ensure long-term affordability and sustainability of the school. The Business Manager is a leader in the work to optimize revenue and budget performance which is aligned with the school’s mission and philosophy.  

Skills required:

• Strong accounting skills

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to construct and maintain a budget

• Strong executive function skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism, including confidentiality

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Board, faculty, staff and families

• Familiarity with HR procedures

Salary and Benefits: This is a salaried, full-time, year-round position. The salary range is commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes medical insurance. Tuition remission is provided for full-time faculty/staff children.

About the Emerson Waldorf School: Emerson Waldorf is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school and, in our working together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.

Emerson Waldorf School has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment. If you would like to join our exceptional faculty and staff, please email a resume and cover letter, and three references to: Colleen Everhart ceverhart@emersonwaldorf.org