Manager, Business Office

Greenwood College School (Greenwood) is a co-educational independent day school for students in Grades 7 through 12. Greenwood was founded to inspire students to venture further in order to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of life. Our small, supportive community allows students to feel positive and engaged each day, while our trailblazing approach to personalized education challenges every student to grow.

Greenwood’s professional culture is highly collaborative. Accordingly, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues.

Greenwood is seeking a dedicated and collaborative team member to join our Business Office as the Manager, Business Office beginning in September 2025.

The Manager, Business Office is responsible for managing accounts payable and purchasing, billing management, and general accounting functions ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency. The Manager, Business Office will supervise and mentor the Coordinator, Business Office and Administrative Assistant, Business Office fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. Provide assistance to the Associate Director, Business Office as required.

Reports To: Associate Director, Business Office

Specific Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Purchasing

• Manage accounts payable process
• Manage all school purchases and distribution
• Manage and distribute petty cash floats

Billing Management

• Manage billing management process and related collections

General Accounting

• Provide monthly GL reports to budget managers
• Prepare and manage budgets for Out-of-Town Excursions, Special Events and Athletic Tournaments
• Prepare and provide annual audit requirements

Administrative

• Arranging for permits and related insurance certificates

School Store

• Manage the School Store

Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years related experience, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organization
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, both with own team and across teams
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Action-oriented

CONTACT INFORMATION

Interested applicants should send their resume to the attention of Ken Reed, Manager, Human Resources via email to employment@greenwoodcollege.org. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Greenwood is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff, students and families. We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, and sexual orientation. Greenwood is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We embrace pluralism – an ethic of respect that values human diversity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute authentically.

Please advise us if you require any accommodations at any point in the application or interview process.

Please submit both your cover letter and resume in a single pdf file. Files should be in the following name format: initial_lastname_Manager-Business Office - CV

Application deadline: September 5, 2025