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Business Manager

The Goddard School

  • Suwanee, Georgia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We’re a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization. This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration , and a passion for supporting early education.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSuwanee, Georgia
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool

    Description

    Benefits:
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discounts
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    About the Role:

    We’re a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization.

    This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration, and a passion for supporting early education.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Financial Administration

    • Full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll, P&L, budgeting
    • Tuition collection & reconciliation (QuickBooks Online)
    • Supply purchasing & cost control
    Facilities & Vendor Management

    • Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections
    • Manage all vendor relationships and contracts
    Technology Oversight

    • Maintain computers, Wi-Fi, cameras, access systems, printers
    • Manage AI tools and childcare software platforms
    Leadership & HR

    • Support 100+ employees across multiple sites
    • Help elevate workplace culture and operational standards
    • Oversee hiring and personnel compliance
    Childcare Industry Knowledge

    • Familiarity with early education standards & licensing
    • Works directly with directors to support center excellence
    Traction (EOS) Execution

    • Participate in leadership meetings
    • Execute priorities, track KPIs, and drive results
    Requirements:

    • 5+ years in financial ops, preferably in childcare, education, or franchise
    • Strong in QuickBooks, Excel, Office Suite, and tech troubleshooting
    • Comfortable working full time and traveling to centers
    • Pass background, credit, and employment checks
    • Sign confidentiality agreement
    • Provide references and salary history
    Compensation:

    • Based on experience and performance
    Growth opportunities in a thriving, values-based organization 




    Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

     

     

    About Company

    The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule. We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose. Rundy and Karen Wells

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