Finance Director

Finance Director

Salary and Benefits

Full time salary, exempt position, $75,000 and full remission for children accepted into the school. Medical/Dental benefits.

Description

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the administrative arm of the school in a manner that ensures and supports the delivery of its educational mission. 

The ideal responsibilities include:

Finance and Business Operations 

· Provide oversight for business operations and ensure annual audit or review. 

· Develop budget in conjunction with Pedagogical Chair and the Finance Committee in a timely manner and provide financial reporting, as needed.

· Oversee Tuition Adjustment (TA) process, conduct TA interviews in collaboration with TA Committee (TAC), liaison with TAC, maintain TA data, and provide reports as needed.

· Coordinate accurate and timely financial statements and the maintenance of industry standard financial records with the support of an outside accounting firm.

· Safeguard financial assets, and comply with the federal, state and local reporting requirements. 

· Bring strategic financial issues to the Pedagogical Chair and the Finance Committee in a timely manner and provide financial reporting as needed. 

· Manage employee benefits policies and benefits related programs and procedures. Ensure ongoing compliance with employee training requirements.

· Support program development to encourage revenue growth, such as after school clubs, summer programs, and other revenue generating program opportunities

· Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable and payment of accounts.

· Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll and benefits.

· Supervise admissions, marketing, and fundraising efforts. 

· Oversee accountability by ensuring compliance with state and federal labor law, and by updating our personnel policies, as needed. 

Legal/Compliance/ Risk Management

· Ensure the school conducts its affairs in a manner congruent with its bylaws and state and federal statutes, including HR issues.

· Liaison with insurance companies and/or brokers as needed for claims, coverage questions, and renewals.

Governance

· Act as an Ex-Officio member of the Board to keep the Board fully informed to meet its responsibilities. This includes annual budget, tuition, enrollment and fundraising recommendations, long-term planning needs, and suggestions for board policy as well as strategies for institutional betterment. 

· Provide information and reports in support of the Collegium, as needed. 

· Support committees and task forces of the Board including efforts to raise funds for the school. 

Facilities

· Oversee grounds and maintenance; obtains bids for repairs and maintenance.

· Direct maintenance and janitorial staff and serve as primary contact for the school’s security company.

· Ensure the safety and well-being of all students and employees under the school’s jurisdiction.

· Coordinate the rental and use of facilities with organizations both from within our community and outside of Highland Hall.

Security

· Oversee various security systems, the front gate, our information systems, student database, alarm systems, to ensure a safe campus and efficient systems. 

Staff Management 

· Supervise and support bookkeeping staff. 

· Ensure performance reviews for assigned administrative staff. 

· Define the administrative positions needed to support the school’s programs and ensure selection and employment of competent personnel to fill positions as needed 

Community 

· Collaborate with external community partners.

· Monitor and address emergent safety school issues in a timely manner. 

The position reports to the Pedagogical Chair, oversees the bookkeepers, Enrollment Manager, Marketing and Development Manager, Communications Manager, HR Coordinator, and Facilities Manager. 

Benefits

· Tuition remission for children accepted for enrollment at the school

· Medical and dental benefits for the employee and eligible family members

Requirements

· Strong managerial and financial management skills.

· Proficiency in computer applications – accounting systems, payroll programs, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

· Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills.

· Effective project management from research to implementation.

· Attention to detail and thoroughness.

· Commitment to and experience with Waldorf pedagogy and administration is highly desirable.

· Ability to promote the school and its mission creatively and effectively through marketing and fundraising is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in accounting, business, finance or related fields

· Experience in working in a Waldorf school, independent schools and/or nonprofit organizations.

· Strong interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

· Ability to generate creative solutions and meet challenges with resourcefulness

· Enjoys working collaboratively, striving to continually build knowledge and skills.

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