Title: Chief Financial Officer
Reports to: Head of School
Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Status: 12 month employee
Job Summary: The Chief Financial Officer is a senior level administrator responsible for financial, operational, and personnel matters.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations, including cash management, financial analysis, budget management, debt compliance and all tax-exempt financing, and serve as liaison to the Finance Committee with regard to endowment and other investments
- Prepare annual budget and financial forecasts, and review with Head of School on a regular basis
- Maintain accurate financial records, prepare periodic financial statements, and report on financial affairs of the School to the Head of School and Board of Trustees
- Proficiency in general ledger accounting and preparing journal entries
- Coordinate the annual audit of the school’s financial records and financial position
- Secure the school’s insurance coverage, liability and risk-related policies and controls. Work with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure that adequate, appropriate and cost-effective insurance is in force
- Provide support, with the Head of School, to the Finance Committee and Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee
- Collaborate with the Head of School and Director of Admissions in recommending annual tuition to the Board of Trustees
- Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and Head of School as a key member of the Financial Aid Committee to strategically distribute all financial aid awards
- Manage the School’s food service operation, a third party contracted food service provider, ensuring a high quality, student-oriented dining experience
- Represent the school at various meetings relative to the role of CFO
- Supervise the Business Office Associate
- Ensure the effective management of the bookstore and any other auxiliary enterprise of the school
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and to support the School and its leadership
Human Resources
- Oversee the employee benefit program, payroll services and reporting, and employment compliance
- Write, implement, and maintain appropriate personnel policies
- Address and consult on personnel matters including compensation, discipline, hiring, and terminations
- Ensure that the school’s actions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion and separation conform with state and federal requirements
- Assist the Head of School with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel
- Maintain personnel records
Facilities Management
- Supervise and collaborate with Director of Facilities in all aspects of plant operations, facilities usage and planning, procurement, general transportation and vehicle care
- Oversee all construction project planning and campus renewal programs as well as general maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping
- Oversee facilities maintenance including preventative maintenance activities, capital planning, and consider all state and federal regulations governing school facilities
Additional Job Requirements
- Alignment with and have enthusiasm for the philosophy and mission of La Lumiere School
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer-service oriented approach
- Genuine engagement with all levels of the La Lumiere community
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Detail orientation and excellent organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Quickbooks Online
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- MBA and/or CPA degree preferred
- Previous work experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations preferred
Application Details
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Stacy Glidden Bobillo ( sglidden@lalumiere.org ).