School Business Administrator

Position: School Business Administrator 2026-2027
Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary

$100,000-$130,000

What is the opportunity?

Foundation Academies is an innovative school community dedicated to fostering independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership in every scholar. We are seeking a School Business Administrator (SBA) to drive financial strategy, budgeting, and business operations in close partnership with the executive team and Board of Trustees, ensuring long-term sustainability, organizational growth, and exceptional outcomes for our scholars. Are you ready to make an impact with us?

What is in it for you?

* Merit-based pay increases annually

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans

* Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount

* Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service

* Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac

* Regular strategic professional development and coaching

* Career advancement opportunities

* Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile

* Windows-based laptop

* Regular team-building activities and outings

* 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually

* 30 paid holiday observances

* A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

* Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and multi-year modeling to support organizational sustainability.

* Partner with the executive team and Board of Trustees to provide clear financial insights and recommendations.

* Monitor and report on budget vs. actual performance, identifying variances and recommended actions.

* Manage cash flow, investments, debt, and compliance with bond covenants and regulatory requirements.

* Oversee accounting standards, ensuring GAAP/GASB compliance and proper treatment of restricted funds and grants.

* Serve as primary liaison for audits and maintain audit-ready documentation and internal controls.

* Supervise and develop business office staff, ensuring high performance and accountability.

* Align financial planning with academic priorities, staffing models, and operational initiatives.

* Oversee purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and other financial systems for accuracy and efficiency.

* Support facilities planning, capital projects, vendor management, contracts, and risk mitigation.

What do we require from you?

* Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or eligibility.

* Demonstrated senior-level experience leading school or organizational finance.

* Strong knowledge of public school finance, grants, audits, and regulatory requirements.

* Expertise in GAAP and GASB accounting standards; experience with capital projects, bonds, and restricted funds.

* Proven ability to build and explain financial models and scenarios to non-finance stakeholders.

* Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing teams.

* High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion.

* Strong organizational skills and proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office.

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies:
Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve.

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.