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School Business Operations Manager

United States, Milwaukee · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Business Operations Manager to oversee financial, administrative, and people operations of a school community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in maintaining sound business practices, coordinating employee benefits and leave administration, and ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently. The successful candidate will partner closely with school leadership to strengthen compliance, manage resources responsibly, and help create an organized environment where educators and staff can focus on student achievement.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct financial and operational activities for the school, including budget oversight, accounting coordination, payroll administration, and purchasing processes
  • Manage employee benefits programs, compensation-related administration, and leave of absence coordination while helping ensure accurate and timely staff support
  • Prepare financial reports, monitor cash flow, and contribute to annual budgeting efforts to support informed planning and responsible use of resources
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and supporting strong internal financial controls
  • Coordinate vendor relationships, service agreements, and operational contracts to promote cost-effective services and dependable support
  • Partner with leadership on compliance matters, board-facing reporting, audit preparation, and follow-up actions related to operational or financial reviews
  • Prepare, review, and submit all required DPI reports accurately and on time
  • Maintain compliance with charter school reporting requirements and funding-related documentation
  • Serve as a key liaison for state reporting and financial compliance matters
  • Support school operations by coordinating building services, technology-related vendors, and food service administration
  • Assist with enrollment-related processes, serve as a point of coordination for before- and after-school programming, and provide operational support to the Principal as needed
  • Contribute to long-term planning, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen school operations and service delivery

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Education Administration, or a related field required
  • 5–10 years of progressively responsible business operations experience in an education setting required
  • Demonstrated experience with financial oversight, including budgeting, cash flow management, and all core accounting functions
  • Experience with DPI reporting and education-related compliance requirements required
  • Strong HR administration and business office management experience required
  • Experience working in a charter school or K-12 school environment preferred
  • Skyward system experience preferred

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a charter school or K-12 school environment
  • Skyward system experience

What we offer

  • Full health insurance package
  • Paid time off
  • 403b retirement match
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