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• Director of Finance and Operations

  The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will provide visionary direction for all financial and operational areas of the School, including but not limited to: budget development and reporting, financial projections, accounts payable and receivable, investments, and capital projects. This position oversees the Facilities, Dining Services and IT departments. 

   

  As a member of the School’s Leadership Team, the DFO works closely with the Head of School, other senior administrators, and the Board of Trustees to ensure fiscally responsible and mission-aligned decision-making. A strategic, collaborative and creative leader, the DFO guides the School in developing innovative approaches to institutional sustainability and operational excellence, and in realizing the goal of a flexible and sustainable organization.

   

  Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred; five years of financial leadership experience, with experience in an educational or non-profit organization strongly preferred.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As a strategic leader, work cooperatively with senior administrators and Board members to advance the strategic goal of a flexible and sustainable organization
  • Prepare the annual budget and monitor performance against financial targets
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and School policies
  • Participate in Board meetings and work closely with Board Finance, Buildings and Grounds, and  Investment committees
  • Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable using Quickbooks Desktop
  • Administer medical, dental, vision, life, AD+D, LTD, and pension plans
  • Process bi-weekly payroll
  • Oversee the annual financial and 403b plan audits and filings of tax returns
  • Maintain relationships with external parties including financial consultants, auditors, investment advisors, bank representatives, etc.
  • Oversee Human Resources, and advocate for and implement consistent employment policies, adequate staffing levels, competitive compensation, and appropriate benefits programs for all School employees; collect, analyze, and present benchmarking data on an annual basis
  • Engage positively and communicate effectively with families, donors, and volunteers
  • Remain knowledgeable and current about trends in the independent school landscape, taking advantage of professional development opportunities whenever possible

   Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in finance or relevant field preferred
  • Five years of financial leadership experience required
  • Experience in senior management or governance-level leadership required, with proven success as a member of a collaborative team
  • Experience in a school setting and/or non-profit organization desired
  • Familiarity with key policies and parameters related to legal, risk management, and school safety management
  • Demonstrated experience leading and working with a diverse population of students, colleagues, families, alumnae, and other stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, listening, mediation and facilitation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively and productively with all School departments as well as students, parents, and vendors
  • Ability to problem-solve, think critically, develop creative solutions and implement them
  • Strong collaboration skills with an ability to work with multiple teams to accomplish complementary and simultaneous goals for common purpose
  • Strategic thinking, ability to balance day-to-day operations with big picture
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects
  • Highest ethical standards, integrity, and judgment and ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with utmost discretion

  
  

  To Apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: frontdesk@greenwood.org