Director of Finance and Operations

Description:

Key responsibilities include:
Fiscal Management and Leadership

• Working with the Head of School, holds responsibility for the coordination and strategic management of the school's financial resources.

• Creates, revises, and maintains the annual operating budget.

• Monitors and reports variances in financial results and suggests corrective actions.

• Oversees cash, investments, and asset management.

• Reviews and ensures the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

• Oversees the annual financial and 403(b) audits.

• Ensures compliance with latest rules, regulations, and best practices.

• Prepares forecasts and projections to provide financial insights to the Head of School and Board of Trustees in evaluating strategic initiatives.

• Serves as the staff liaison for the Board Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Personnel Committee, and Investment Committee.

• Ensures that the educational goals of the school are in accordance with the business/fiscal goals of the school.

Personnel Management

• Oversees the employee benefit program, all employment practices related to non-academic personnel, payroll services, and compliance reporting.

• Supervises and manages human resource functions including writing, implementing, and maintaining appropriate personnel policies.

• Supervises Business Office staff.

Risk Management

• Serves as a resource to mitigate liability exposure through a system of policies, procedures, and appropriate insurance coverage.

• Responsible for the school's insurance coverage, liability, and risk-related policies and controls. Works with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure that adequate, appropriate, and cost-effective insurance is in place.

• Oversees all campus and work safety issues, regulatory and environmental compliance, and any legal matters in consultation with the Head of School.

Facilities

• Meets with the Campus Improvement Committee to develop a 5-year buildings and grounds plan.

• Manages, re-evaluates, and negotiates current and new contracts with vendors.

• Supervises maintenance staff.