Director of Finance
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Job Description
NNM seeks a full-time Director of Finance who is responsible for setting the schools strategic fiscal direction. Responsibilities include management of the business office to ensure that appropriate financial controls are effectively utilized and accurate reporting is assured. Staff areas of responsibility include finance budgeting planning purchasing collections legal compliance and risk management. Reporting directly to the Head of School the Director of Finance will manage the Human Resources Office in addition to managing and directing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Office including payroll accounts receivable and payable.
This position requires active interaction and teamwork with the Head of School administrators faculty students staff parents and Board of Directors. The Director of Finance works closely with the Director of Operations and Strategic Priorities to ensure that financial and operational objectives are in harmony. The Director of Finance is a member of the leadership team that oversees the development and implementation of strategic goals that define the course of the school. The Director of Finance works closely with the Head of School to address the schools financial investment and business objectives.
The Director of Finance will:
- Provide financial information and planning that builds understanding and trust among the faculty administration staff and Board of Directors.
- Manage and direct the annual operating budget. With the Controller plan and prepare forecasts of the schools financial condition and oversee the ongoing maintenance and updating of the ten-year financial model.
- In partnership with the Director of Operations oversee the PPRRSM/Capital Reserve Fund to ensure that it is deployed to meet the strategic needs of the institution.
- Manage and direct the day-to-day operation of the business office including payroll accounts receivable accounts payable and accounting functions.
- Supervise the work of the business office personnel and use standard accounting (FASB) and bookkeeping procedures to keep an accurate and continuous record of cash and the financial position of Near North.
- Communicate risks opportunities and trends via comparative data collection.
- With the Controller prepare operating statements for the Head of School and the Board of Directors and provide monthly reports of expenditures for use of each individual budget center within the school.
- With the Controller and Audit Committee provide for the securing of an annual audit of the schools financial records and financial positions.
- Oversee all the schools purchasing and contracts financial investments banking activities payroll and benefits program.
- Oversee the schools financial investments including endowment.
- Provide staff/liaison support to the Audit Finance and Investment Committees of the Board of Directors in conjunction with the Head of School. Document all committee meetings
- Establish review revise and ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation with regard to the following practices procedures and publications of the school.
- Report and collect data from the school associations (NAIS ISACS INDEX etc.) and manage surveys of data from the benchmark groups.
- Represent the school at various regional state and national associations relative to the CFO/Business Manager role.
Qualifications :
The qualified candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree required; an advanced degree MBA or CPA license preferred
- Prior experience as a Director of School Finance/ Chief Financial Officer is highly desirable
- Significant experience supervising other personnel and managing multiple projects and programs
- Strong management negotiation and project management skills
- An open and collaborative work style
- A positive outlook and a sense of humor
- A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately
- State-of-the-art computer skills and extensive experience with Google applications and Microsoft and working with databases such as Blackbaud
Additional Information :
Applications should be sent to Angela Garcia Head of School at and include a resume cover letter and the names of three professional references.
Pay Information: The salary range for this role is $120000 - $130000 based on skills and experience.
Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Medical Dental and Vision options
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- EAP Program & Pet Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time off
- Professional Development Opportunities
Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
