Business Manager
Strive to Excel ~ Serve with Humility ~ Lead with Integrity
St. John’s-Ravenscourt (SJR) School is a respectful learning community that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active, healthy living, and social responsibility to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR School invites applications for the position of Business Manager.
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and founded in 1820, SJR enjoys a preeminent position in the community of Canadian independent schools. A co-educational, university-preparatory day school, SJR serves over 900 students from kindergarten to Grade 12. In a warm and welcoming environment, SJR consists of a single campus that houses Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools. The School’s mission is focused on its diverse body of students and their achievements, and a commitment to best practices in education for the development of the whole child. For the fourteenth year in a row, SJR has been named as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.
Reporting to the Deputy Head, Finance and Operations, the Business Manager is a strategic and detail-oriented leader responsible for the financial operations of the School. This includes payroll processing through Ceridian Dayforce, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing purchasing, benefits administration, and investment banking, as well as preparing and analyzing financial reports. The Business Manager is also responsible for preparing and managing the annual audit and ensuring all financial processes operate efficiently with strong internal controls.
The Business Manager serves as the Pension Administrator for the School’s defined benefit pension plan, managing relationships with plan members, the Pension Committee, and investment managers. The role liaises with the School’s benefits provider regarding leaves and return-to-work arrangements, ensures appropriate payroll adjustments, and keeps Human Resources informed of staff leave statuses.
This position includes recommending and administering accounting policies that safeguard the School’s assets and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The Business Manager is a key resource in managing financial systems and providing operational support to departments and leadership across the School.
Core areas of responsibility include:
- Financial systems
- Accounting services
- Purchasing
- Payroll
- Benefits administration
- Banking
- Investment banking
The successful candidate will hold a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles / Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations, familiarity with relevant government legislation, and proficiency in payroll software and the Microsoft Office Suite are essential.
For more information about the role, please contact our Director of Human Resources. Applications will be considered upon receipt until the position has been filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Trina Chamberlain
Director of Human Resources
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School
400 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 3K5
By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2025-2026 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.
In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of our students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment.
SJR is proud to be accredited and affiliated with several local, national and international educational organizations.