Houghton Academy is seeking a motivated, business-minded individual to team up with an experienced CFO to meet the challenges of an educational ministry on the move.  We have an immediate full-time opening for a deeply committed person looking for more than a job:  someone who wants to do something significant daily.  The Business Manager is a critical Houghton Academy leadership team member as we work with local families and international students, parents, and agencies.

Houghton Academy is a Christian boarding and day school, grades 6-12, located in Upstate New York, which has served families throughout the USA and around the globe for 140 years.  We just began the 2023-24 school year with the largest enrollment growth in 100 years.  Our business team is called to serve behind the scenes to ensure our Mission of providing a college preparatory education within the framework of a Christian Worldview happens seamlessly.  It gives us great joy to prepare students to live authentically, learn deeply, lead globally, and love boldly for the glory of God.  

Responsibilities:

• Total Accounting records and reconciliations, Financial Reporting responsibilities
• Bank relationships, Investments, Loans, International Wires, Credit Cards
• Maintaining A/R’s, A/P’s, Budgets, Financial Aid, Cash Flow, Mandated Services
• Comprehensive HR functions:  Contracts, Payroll, Benefits (Insurance, Retirement, etc.)
• Financial supervision of Auxiliary Operations (Kitchen, Transportation, Dormitories)
• Government Reporting (990’s, 5500’s, etc.) Audit prep., Data Management, Donor Records
• Legal Requirements (taxes, State and Federal & applicable standards) & Risk Management
• Boarding Program: financial records, international contacts, agencies, contracts

Involvement in the life of the school is encouraged (coaching, sponsoring, mentoring, etc.).

• Belief in Christian education and called to the Houghton Academy global ministry.
• Optimistic team player with a servant's heart and positive spirit.
• Organized, accurate, attentive to detail, efficient, and confidential.
• Analytical, problem solver, assumes responsibility, strong work ethic.
• Anticipates needs, builds and maintains repeatable systems, and brings tasks to closure.
• Focuses on priorities, able to work independently, and meets deadlines.
• Communicates accurately, comprehensively, and succinctly in a timely fashion.
• Proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks, other business software, and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in the following areas of responsibility.

About Houghton Academy

Houghton Academy is a private, international Christian school located in the beautiful rolling hills of western New York State. For 140 years, the Academy has prepared students for their next steps by providing excellent education in a Christ-centered environment. The Academy serves students from the local Allegany County region and nations worldwide. Our current student body represents over a dozen countries! Students from across western New York State and 60 countries have experienced how to Live, Learn, Lead, and Love at Houghton Academy!

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