Description
The Business Manager will serve as the chief financial officer, managing all business, financial, and benefits-related activities for the staff. This role requires a person of spiritual maturity who reflects the school's Christian mission. The manager will be responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel duties, ensuring efficient and legally
compliant operations. The Business Manager is accountable to the School Management Team and reports to the School Administrator.
Requirements
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Business Manager
Location: Newport News, VA 23602
Job Type: Full-Time, 12 month position
Salary Range: $28k-$36k annually
About the school: For over 50 years, Denbigh Baptist Christian School has nurtured hearts
and minds in a private educational setting in Newport News, VA. Its purpose is to assist families
in fulfilling their God-given responsibility to train their children. We provide an affordable
education grounded in a Biblical worldview and marked by academic and extracurricular
excellence, equipping students to impact the world for God's glory. Our mission is to educate the
mind, nurture the soul, and shape the character of students and staff in a Christ-centered
environment, based on the Truth of God’s Word, raising up the next generation of godly
servant-leaders. DBCS currently serves over 250 E3 through 12th grade students with over 35
staff members.
Job Summary: The Business Manager will serve as the chief financial officer, managing all
business, financial, and benefits-related activities for the staff. This role requires a person of
spiritual maturity who reflects the school's Christian mission. The manager will be responsible
for a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel duties, ensuring efficient and legally
compliant operations. The Business Manager is accountable to the School Management Team
and reports to the School Administrator.
Key Responsibilities
Manage an annual budget of approximately $2.1 million in gross receipts and
expenses. Maintain ACSI accreditation financial standards and lead or assist in
external independent CPA audits.
Manage daily financial transactions, including online, cash and checks for tuition, fees,
and other miscellaneous income. Perform necessary bookkeeping tasks such as
posting accounts payable and preparing bank deposits
Regularly produce and review budget-to-actual reports and Accounts Receivable (AR)
aging to identify delinquencies and manage collections.
Prepare, process, and reconcile semi-monthly payroll for all staff, coaches, and hourly
employees.
Manage benefits enrollment for staff.
Ensure timely filing and payment of all federal and state payroll taxes.
Minimum Qualifications
Agreement with, lifestyle compatible with, and willingness to serve under the
Statement of Faith of Denbigh Baptist Church
Agreement with and ability to abide by the policies and procedures of the DBCS Staff
& Faculty Handbook, including the Code of Ethics
Extensive experience with Quickbooks and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the financial and business side of
non-profit organizations, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of daily, weekly,
monthly, and annual duties effectively.
Exceptional customer service and public relations skills with the ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing.
A strong sense of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional
matters.
Ability to pass a background check including credit inquiry
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in business management in a non-profit environment
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources from an
accredited institution.
A CPA license (active or inactive)
Experience with an HR system such as Rippling or BambooHR
Benefits included for this position
Paid Christmas Break, Spring Break, and 10 days comprehensive paid leave
Group Medical and Life insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate matching
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Work in the same environment as your own children. Significant tuition discounts for
dependents enrolled at Denbigh Baptist Christian School (DBCS)
