Business Manager - Head Start Program

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society .Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment.

What You'll Do:

The Business Manager for the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Head Start Program oversees both financial operations and human resources functions under the supervision of the Program Director. This leadership role requires professionalism, independent judgment, ethical standards, and strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Key responsibilities include collaborating on the program budget, monitoring grant revenue and expenses, approving purchases, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing employee relations, and assisting with hiring and exit processes. The position also works closely with the Head Start Leadership Team to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable laws and regulations.

Business Manager Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Finance Department and Program Director to develop the annual program budget
• Monitors grant revenue and program expenses throughout the year
• Processes and routes contracts
• Approves purchases and ensures spending remains within budget
• Ensures accurate coding of all expenses
• Provides financial reports and budget updates
• Works with the Agency's HR Director and HR Department to manage employee relations matters
• Assists with personnel paperwork for hiring and employee separation processes
• Supports HR administrative functions and compliance requirements

Leadership & Compliance Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the Head Start Leadership Team
• Collaborates to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Ensures adherence to applicable local and state laws and regulations

Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA
• Indemnity Plans
• 401k Matching
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Employee Referral Bonus
• EAP
• Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional-level experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• At least 1–2 years of Human Resources experience with exposure to personnel and employee relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing federal grants preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a yearly physical exam and TB test
• Ability to comply with agency-mandated background checks, including fingerprinting, as required by the agency and/or Louisiana Licensing Agency and Department of Children and Families
• Visual acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle cleaning supplies and equipment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to learn and understand information from procedure manuals and related materials
• Ability to physically move throughout the center and classrooms
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Experience working effectively as part of a team preferred
• Experience working successfully with culturally diverse staff and clients preferred

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8am-4pm

Let's Talk Money!

• $65k Annually

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer At the CCANO , we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCANO expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of CCANO employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The CCANO complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCANO has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.