Director of Business

High Rocks is a leader in transforming the lives of young people and the impact they have on their communities in West Virginia and beyond. High Rocks is an award-winning non-profit with our main offices in Hillsboro, WV.

The High Rocks team is dynamic and inspiring; team members work together to achieve great results, guide the direction of the organization, represent High Rocks in regional partnerships, work together to tell the story of High Rocks to the world, and build relationships with funders and other partners so that we can provide our programs free-of-charge to young people in West Virginia.

High Rocks offers a generous total compensation package, including a flexible workplace policy, competitive salary, contribution toward health insurance and retirement, five weeks of paid vacation, a beautiful, dynamic, family-friendly workplace, and opportunities for professional growth. High Rocks is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions about High Rocks or our openings by emailing [email protected]

Director of Business – The Director of Business will report directly to the Executive Director (ED) and serve on a creative Leadership Team with the ED, the Director of Programs, and the Development Director to guide and shape High Rocks as we grow and strengthen. 

The Director of Business oversees the flow of money into, through, and out of High Rocks, ensuring integrity, transparency, and compliance with federal and other regulations governing grant and philanthropic investments to improve our communities.  They maintain our business systems for communications, technology, collaboration, and record-keeping.  The Director of Business is responsible for the creation and deployment of budgets, financial management and accountability policies and procedures, operations and facilities plans, and legal compliance initiatives, including audits. The Director of Business will lead the Office team (Accounting Specialist, Office Manager, Operations Manager, and Grants Manager), and will work directly to support other staff and participants in our programs.  

High Rocks operates our transformational programs for young people in West Virginia and beyond with a current budget of $3+ million supporting the work of 22 staff, 65 AmeriCorps members, 80 college students, seasonal staff, and 20 additional earning-and-learning workforce trainees through seven major programs and partnerships across the state.  The strength of our Business Office team lies in an unwavering commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of our programs and operations, ongoing training and development of our entire team, and in strong and creative math, technology, and business skills. 

Please consider applying even if you do not meet all of the qualifications but you think you would be a strong fit.  Training is available.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Certified Public Accountant or equivalent professional accounting and business experience highly recommended.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong time, project, and professional relationship management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, QuickBooks.
• Strong math skills and enjoys math and problem solving.
• Private foundation and federally-funded grant financial management experience recommended.
• Some travel is required.
• A background check is required since we work with vulnerable populations and Workforce WV. Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Salary: $55,000-75,000, depending on education and experience. Based in Hillsboro, WV, this position is full-time, at-will, with eligibility for benefits including flexible workplace, health, vacation, and retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Reports to: Executive Director

To apply: Please send a letter of interest or cover letter, resumé, and references to High Rocks, Attn: Tiffany McClure, [email protected]. All current High Rocks positions are viewable at www.highrocks.org/openings.

High Rocks Educational Corporation is an innovative team environment with a solid mission to educate, empower, and inspire young people in West Virginia.