Director of Administration

Company Description Alliance Academy International (AAI), founded in 1929, is an accredited international school providing a US-style education grounded in high academic standards and a Christian worldview. Its standards-based curriculum, delivered in English, supports advanced learners, English language learners, and students with special needs. AAI is accredited by ACSI and AdvancED, and its graduates serve worldwide in spiritual, humanitarian, governmental, non-governmental, and commercial fields. The school fosters a caring, multicultural community where students develop critical thinking, global understanding, and compassion alongside peers from more than thirty nationalities.Role Description The Director of Administration is a full time, on-site role based in Quito, responsible for overseeing the school’s administrative operations and supporting its educational mission. This role includes managing budgeting and financial processes, supervising accounting activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable policies. The Director of Administration coordinates administrative staff, maintains efficient office systems, and supports logistics related to facilities, procurement, and vendor relations. Daily responsibilities also involve data analysis for operational decision-making, clear communication with leadership and stakeholders, and collaboration with academic and support teams to sustain a well-functioning school environment.Qualifications- Minimum educational background/degree: A bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or in Business Administration with an accounting specializationA master's degree in business (M.B.A) or Accounting and Finance. - Minimum job-related experience: At least 5 years leading multiple support functions, including finance, and demonstrated track record of humble, ethical organizational leadership. - Language requirement: Fluency in Spanish and English (At least B2 second language).- Also valued: Budget planning and cost accounting, experience with fund accounting, strong Excel skills for forecasting and modeling, knowledge of the legal environment in Ecuador, and proven cross-cultural skills.