About Boulder Country Day School

BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For over 30 years, has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where students innovate, create, grow, and thrive!

Chief Financial Officer

Our Business Office is an integral part of BCD’s preschool - 8th grade school community. We firmly believe that a strong business environment is among our greatest assets to help ensure that our school has the resources to support our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.

The CFO will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial management of BCD’s business office. This position requires a hands-on and collaborative manager with proven experience in strategic non-profit accounting. The Business Office works in partnership with the school’s leadership team and other members of the faculty and staff providing support for financial decision making.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the overall function of the Business Office, including:

Implementing internal controls,
Managing resource allocation and procurement,
Managing debt covenants and investments,
Managing Tax Filings,
Contract review and management of contracts

Provides supervision and support to the Accounting Manager, IT team, Facilities team, and oversight of the dining services contract. Ensures these functions are efficient in supporting the needs of BCD’s faculty and staff.
Manages the annual audit process
Maintains the tuition management system and related tuition revenue recognition policies and A/R
Collaborates with Development team to reconcile capital campaign gifts, general donations and ensure compliance with GAAP
Oversees annual budget preparation; monitors and communicates progress and changes against the budget and forecasting results
Oversees risk management activities, including primary point of contact for property liability policies
Serves as point person for oversight of campus safety and security program
Oversees processes that overlap with HR such as payroll and benefits
Assumes responsibility of schoolwide strategic leadership of finances
Presents and Reports to the Board of Trustees/Finance Board/Development Committee
Represents school at national and state levels
Establishes Policies and Procedures for areas of responsibility
Other duties as assigned by Head of School

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
A minimum of seven years of accounting experience
Nonprofit accounting experience
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential data
Experience with QuickBooks
Experience managing others and working across departments
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute strategy by managing multiple business operations processes
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Team player; open minded, flexible, and reflective
Strong commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community

Preferred Qualifications

QuickBooks certification
Prior work in education
Experience with Blackbaud products for business operations of fundraising, enrollment, and merchant services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match
Employee discount
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

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