Business Manager

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. The ideal candidate is a self‑directed financial professional with experience in bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, and nonprofit or school financial management who values integrity, professionalism, and responsible stewardship of shared resources.

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.

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.

Responsibilities include full‑cycle bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, tuition billing and family account management through FACTS Tuition Management, budget development, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring, vendor payments, reimbursements, tax filings, coordination with enrollment and administrative staff regarding tuition and financial aid, and supporting financial systems, policies, and operational workflows.

The Business Manager works closely with the School Administrator, Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, faculty, and families to support the overall financial health and sustainability of the school.

3–5 years preferred experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration required. Experience with nonprofit or school financial management strongly preferred. Proficiency with Quick Books, Google Workspace, and Excel required. Experience with FACTS Tuition Management or a similar tuition billing platform preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, high professional ethics and confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with families and colleagues. United States work authorization and basic computer literacy and organizational skills are required.

Salary range is $50,000–$65,000 depending on experience. Benefits include medical insurance (individual) and tuition remission.

Application Process

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