Scottsdale Christian Academy (SCA) is a Christ-Centered covenant Christian school in our 5th decade in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. First founded in 1968, the high school opened in 1973, and has maintained its core mission of maximizing the God-given potential of each student, preparing them to live lives of distinction, by impacting the world for Jesus Christ. We provide a Christian worldview education with academic excellence, arts, and athletics. We are accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). SCA seeks Christian professionals who are Christ-centered, competent, compassionate, relational, of high character, and who are impassioned in their field. If that describes you and you are gifted in the areas listed below, we welcome you to consider applying for this position. SCA offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
SCA conducts pre-employment and drug screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. A Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is also required.
The Administrator of Operations (AO) provides leadership and management of the school’s finances, facilities, and non-academic operations. This role reports directly to and serves as a strategic support to the Superintendent as a member of the Administrative Executive Team. The AO ensures strategic implementation of long-term strategic goals, providing strong, innovative leadership in the realm of financial planning and stewardship. Responsible for multiple departments including Accounting, Director of Facilities (outsourced), and Director of Food Services (outsourced). The AO is responsible for the accurate financial recordkeeping of the Academy (e.g. budgeting and reporting of the Academy), as well as the maintenance of facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment of SCA to maximize utility, preserve appearance, and ensure maximum life. The AO should have an accounting background and be someone capable of making difficult decisions, have leadership qualities that include team building, relationship building, and hold all of these responsibilities with a Biblical worldview.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA preferred.
- Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in financial management and/or accounting is required; 8+ years of progressively responsible experience preferred.
- Experience in a school setting preferred.
- Broad knowledge of accounting and finance, including with accounting software.
- Conversant and supportive of a Christian Worldview educational model.
- Effective written, oral, verbal, and editing communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Has a service mentality and ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders including faculty, staff, contractors, community partners, students and families.
- Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to traverse school grounds and lead students/employees to safety in the event of an emergency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and Organizational Management
- Serves the functions of a controller for accounting purposes while also overseeing non-academic operations working alongside the Executive Leadership Team with strategic planning and growth planning.
- While the Superintendent is responsible for developing the strategic plan, the Administrator of Operations plays a critical support role in formulating, facilitating and budgeting for the strategic plan along with all members of the Administrative Executive Team.
- Responsible for achieving strategic goals related to Finance and Operations, while also playing a key support role for other priorities.
- Works closely with Superintendent to effectively report to the Board of Directors on the state of the school when it comes to finances. Develop metrics to assess organization’s financial performance.
- From a financial perspective, involvement in expansion and building planning.
Financial Management
- Oversees Accounting Staff and day-to-day operation of the Business Office including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, accounting functions, financial controls.
- Develops a balanced financial budget in conjunction with the board policy manual.
- Develops and manages the preliminary and annual operating budget, provides monthly reports that are presented to the Superintendent and Board of Directors regarding the present and future operations of the school.
- Provides information to the Superintendent to determine annual salaries and benefits for employees in the context of budget preparation and implementation.
- Maintains effective relationship with banks; oversees management of school assets and debt servicing.
- Serves as liaison between the Board of Directors of SCA and the Christian Education Legacy Fund for the Finance, Audit and Investment Committees.
- Oversees and facilitates external financial statement audit.
- Assists Superintendent in managing appropriate legal matters, working closely with the school’s attorneys and the Superintendent.
- Oversees distribution of Financial Aid to ensure enrollment and tuition goals are realized mainly through the promotion, connections and recommendation of School Tuition Organizations (STOs).
- Ensures payroll process, including payment and record keeping, are accurate and efficient.
Facilities
- Oversees the Director of Facilities (outsourced employee).
- Ensures the maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements/upgrades are effectively implemented and within fiscal constraints.
- Develops & manages a long-term capital needs and improvement schedule.
- Communication with surrounding neighbors and businesses.
Our Ideal Administrator of Operations Candidate
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- Appreciates instilling biblically based financial principles into a Christ-centered school setting.
- Embodies and communicates SCA’s mission and core values and takes an active part in the full life of the school.
- Is a strategic thinker: able to process a breadth of ideas and priorities and bring them together into a thoughtful, cohesive plan.
- Loves numbers: brings a strategic, high-level perspective to the organization’s finance and accounting needs. You can work with a wide variety of leaders, helping them develop systematic plans with accompanying financial models.
- Is a great leader: you help others develop their strengths and bring teams together to do great things.
- Is an exceptional communicator: can articulate plans and ideas, encouraging coherence, alignment, and stability in an ever-changing environment. You are also an effective business writer and editor.
- Has the utmost integrity: has a clear sense of fiscal authenticity and are able to manage confidential situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity. Must also be able to adapt to various personalities in stressful situations while at times creatively devise plans that meet the needs of others while maintaining the best interest of the Academy with a Win-Win mentality. Is accessible, approachable, and welcoming.
- Follows all guidelines for employees, including those in the employee handbook, student and parent handbook, and the policies and procedures manual for the school.
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