Director of Finance

Job Opportunity: Director of Finance Seattle Hebrew Academy | Full-Time | Seattle, WA About Us Founded in 1947, Seattle Hebrew Academy (SHA) is a growing Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving 200 students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade housed in a historic building in the Capitol Hill area. The Role We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Finance to oversee the school's financial operations and ensure its long-term fiscal sustainability. Reporting directly to the Head of School, this leadership position will manage all accounting functions, effectively work with stakeholders and serve as a point person for high-level external partnerships including the SAMIS Foundation. This is a hands-on role that balances high-level financial strategy and budgeting with daily operational tasks. Financial Leadership & Strategy Budgeting: Partner with the Head of School to prepare preliminary budgets; present final budget summaries and year-end projections to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Reporting: Prepare quarterly YTD financials and monthly Key Performance Indicator reports. Audit & Compliance: Lead the annual audit process, from scheduling to document preparation. Ensure all accounting policies comply with GAAP and manage annual filings. Accounting Operations Daily Management: Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end and fiscal year-end closes, bank reconciliations, and daily cash flow monitoring. Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee all accounting activity; review and approve invoices and coding. Manage ACH vendor payments and daily check deposits. Systems: Act as the primary administrator and troubleshooter for the MIP Accounting System. Tuition & Financial Aid Parent Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding tuition contracts and financial aid. Contract Management: Oversee the generation of all annual tuition contract process from production to execution. Financial Aid: Manage the financial aid process, including application review and coordination with Tuition Assessment Committee. Facilities & Administration Fiscal Responsibility: Collaborate with other director level positions to ensure that projects and procurement are completed within budget. Risk Management: Coordinate with providers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage (liability, medical, and property). Auxiliary Services: Facilitate campus rental requests, provide fiduciary services for fundraisers, and coordinate immigration/visa processes when necessary. Qualifications Experience: Proven track record in high-level financial management; experience in nonprofit or educational settings is preferred. Skills: Mastery of GAAP, financial analysis, and accounting software (MIP experience is required). Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for navigating complex tuition and financial aid discussions with families and stakeholders. Attributes: Ability to handle high-volume tasks. Maintains a high degree of integrity, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting the school’s mission. Compensation & Benefits Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience (comparable Seattle-area director roles typically range from $105,000 to $120,000). Health: Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement: Retirement plan and life insurance. Time Off: Sick, personal and vacation leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr