Business Manager

Job Overview

Mālamalama Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Business Manager to support the financial health and administrative operations of the school for the 2026–2027 school year. Working closely with the School Administrator, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees, this position plays a vital role in stewarding the school’s financial systems, supporting long‑term sustainability, and helping the school community thrive.

Mālamalama Waldorf School was founded in 1978 and is located on a beautiful 20‑acre rainforest campus in Keaʻau on Hawaiʻi Island. MWS is a well‑respected independent Waldorf school serving preschool through Grade 8 and is accredited by AWSNA, WASC, and HAIS.

Job Title:

Business Manager

Reports To:

School Administrator

Location:

Mālamalama Waldorf School, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi

FTE: 0.80 (approximately 32 hours per week)

Classification:
Salaried

• Full‑cycle bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, tuition billing, and family account management through FACTS Tuition Management
• Budget development, financial reporting, and cash flow monitoring
• Vendor payments, reimbursements, tax filings, and financial aid coordination with enrollment and administrative staff
• Support financial systems, policies, and operational workflows

• 3–5 years preferred experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration
• Experience with Quick Books and Google Workspace/Excel
• Experience with nonprofit or school financial management preferred
• Experience with FACTS Tuition Management or similar billing platform preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• United States work authorization
• Basic computer literacy and organizational skills

• Salary range of $50,000–$65,000 depending on experience
• Medical insurance (individual)
• Tuition remission

The Big Island of Hawaiʻi offers an exceptional quality of life with rich cultural diversity, stunning natural beauty, and abundant outdoor opportunities. Our faculty and families are deeply connected to the school community and work collaboratively to support the healthy development of children.