Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by an independent school in Baltimore, MD to find their next Chief Finance Officer.

Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer serves as a member of the Leadership Team and reports directly to the president. The CFO provides the president, Finance Committee and the Board of Limited Jurisdiction detailed financial forecasts and works in partnership with the president to implement the school’s strategic plan, school goals and initiatives as outlined by the president. This individual is the supervisor of the Business Operations office and works with the president and department chairs in the preparation of financial forecasts, operating and capital budgets, collection of tuition and administration of financial aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides reliable and accurate financial information to the president.
Supports the president in the implementation of the strategic plan and school goals and initiatives as outlined by the president.
Oversees development and maintenance of the chart of accounts, establishment of accounting policies, and ensures internal financial control and financial regulatory compliance.
Assumes administrative responsibility for the school’s endowment and investments and provides appropriate information on invested funds.
Directs all fiscal activities including all general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, contract and benefits administration, bank deposits, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
Oversees the business office role in the preparation and distribution of enrollment contracts.
Supports and adheres to school policies in all areas of the school’s operation.
Assists with the development of the employee handbook with HR and supports the school handbooks, and assists with revisions and updates, when necessary, of the school’s business office policies and procedures.
Maintains a strategic financial plan and overall financial model that will demonstrate the trends and requirements of the school’s development plan and will forecast future year’s cash budgets and positions.
Knowledgeable about Blackbaud software; supervises and uses financial and tuition assistance management modules and/or other school management software programs. Recommends changes/upgrades as necessary.
Completes various tasks related to the employee’s yearly goals and the school’s long range and strategic financial plan.
Evaluates the Business office’s strengths and weaknesses and develops goals/plans and systems that will improve department performance and customer service in accordance with the school’s strategic plan.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5-7 years of financial leadership in an independent school, nonprofit, or similar environment.
Advanced degree in business administration or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
Strong background in finance, budgeting, investing, and cash management.

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