Job Description
Job Description: Director of Finance
**About the School**
We are a well-established K-12 coeducational day school located in North Hollywood, California, with a rich history dating back to 1951. Our school is home to over 830 students and is committed to creating a diverse educational environment where young people collaborate with adults, immerse themselves in the present to prepare for the future, and experience joy and humor alongside academic rigor. We foster authentic relationships that engage students with their teachers, peers, and the world around them.
**About the Role**
We are seeking a Director of Finance to oversee our finance department, which includes a team of three dedicated professionals. This role requires hands-on management of the school's day-to-day finance operations, as well as a strategic approach to long-term financial planning. As we embark on a multi-year phase of significant construction and development, the Director of Finance will play a crucial role in cash management, debt financing, and banking partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Finance will interface with department heads across both campuses. We look forward to welcoming the new Director of Finance in spring 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with the outgoing director, who will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
**Important Information**
- **Priority Deadline:** December 15, 2024
- **Remote Interviews:** January 2025
- **On-site Final Round:** Early February 2025
- **Decision Announced:** February 28, 2025
- **Start Date:** Spring 2025 (flexible), but no later than June 2, 2025
- **Salary Range:** $210,000-$230,000
- **Reports To:** Chief Operating Officer
- **Classification:** Full-time, Exempt
**Specific Duties**
**Finance and Investment Management**
- Manage all accounting operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and internal policies and procedures.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with departmental leadership and preparing monthly financial reports and forecasts to guide informed decision-making.
- Oversee the investments of the school's funds in compliance with the Investment Committee's policies and guidelines.
- Provide financial analysis and financial modeling to assist the head of school and COO with strategic financial planning for the school's existing priorities and new initiatives.
**Compliance, Analysis, & Reporting**
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure all accounting transactions and record-keeping functions comply with applicable state and federal regulations and accounting principles.
- Lead the annual financial audit and oversee the preparation of the school's tax returns.
- Maintain the general ledger and complete all monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
- Prepare regular financial reports in support of the board Finance Committee and Investment Committee.
- Maintain a schedule of fixed assets, including capital improvements and annual depreciation.
**Departmental Administration & Leadership**
- Work closely with the COO to establish business office goals and develop, implement, monitor, and assess strategies to meet or exceed strategic objectives.
- Improve processes and implement strategies to make financial operations more efficient, including evaluating and recommending systematic improvements for the school.
- Supervise a team of three financial professionals, including an accounting and financial aid manager, assistant controller, and accounts payable specialist.
- Work onsite daily from the school's campus, report directly to the COO, and perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications and Qualities**
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred
- 8+ years of experience in a related position, preferably working in nonprofits or independent schools, or experience auditing these industries
- Expertise in using technology and software relevant to the role, including Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and NXT preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and using financial models for forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and analysis
**Leadership Qualities**
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- A customer-service mindset and eagerness to build partnerships with members of the school's community
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under pressure of deadlines while adhering to internal control procedures and guidelines
- An organized, accurate, and timely approach to prioritizing and completing projects
- The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with highly sensitive information
- A genuine belief in the mission and values of the school, including a personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Exemplary ethical standards
**To Apply**
For more information, please visit the link below, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions. Please note that any applications not submitted through the provided link will not be considered for the hiring process.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce. We celebrate and affirm diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, faith, family structure, socioeconomic background, age, and ability.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 210,000.00 230,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,