School Business Manager

CATS Academy Boston•Braintree, MA

8d•$75 - $90

About The Position

CATS Academy Boston is an international co-educational boarding school based in Braintree, Boston.?We offer a world-class American college preparatory education, attracting students from around the United States and across the globe. Students are guided to realize their full potential and attain admission to a top college or university in the United States. Focusing on the individual, we inspire excellence in academics, social development, and extracurricular exploration. We offer an exceptional High School experience for culturally diverse students in one of the best student cities in the U.S, driving success in academics, arts, and athletics. Position Summary: The Director of Finance and Operations is a key member of the school’s senior leadership team (SLT), responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability of CATS Academy Boston. In addition to overseeing the campus's facilities and budget management, this role will also lead the development and compliance of the school’s affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which will support student scholarships and philanthropic initiatives. CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
5–7 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience (independent or boarding school setting preferred)
Experience launching or managing 501(c)(3) entities
Familiarity with U.S. and international education environments
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skill

Responsibilities

Lead annual budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis in coordination with the CGS central finance team.
Monitor daily spend and long-term fiscal strategy across departments.
Develop financial dashboards and KPIs for leadership visibility.
Ensure audit readiness, vendor invoicing, and compliance with internal financial controls.
Oversee all campus operations, including custodial, security, maintenance, and food service contracts.
Maintain long-range capital improvement plans and preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensure compliance with state/local regulatory and safety standards.
Build and manage the CATS Boston 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including governance, compliance, and scholarship disbursement strategy.
Serve as a strategic partner to the Head of School in evaluating growth initiatives, sustainability efforts, and major campus improvements.
Lead all risk management practices, including insurance coverage, emergency response, and regulatory compliance across departments.
Supervise campus-based operations and finance staff.
Ensure alignment of operational efforts with the school’s educational mission and broader CGS strategic goals.