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• Director of Finance

  Position Description

  
  

  Mission 

  Nashoba Brooks School educates children for a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world. The School nurtures students’ growth and character, while fostering the development of each child’s personal excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. 

  
  

  Summary  

  Nashoba Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of director of finance. The director of finance is a full-time, 12-month position who reports to the head of school and is responsible for the overall management of the School’s financial resources with an operating budget of approximately $10M. The director of finance is also responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the day-to-day management of human resources and business functions of the School and direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist and Finance Assistant. 

  
  

  Responsibilities

  Finance 

  • Oversee all aspects of financial management, including audit, budget, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, banking and endowment.
  • Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial performance against annual budget and long-term strategic goals.
  • Manage monthly reconciliation with finance, investment, operations and development functions.
  • Prepare clear, accurate and timely dashboard data, monthly financial, annual benchmarking, and multi-year forecasting reports.
  • Work closely with the director of admission to manage enrollment, re-enrollment, and financial assistance  processes.
  • Act as a liaison between the Parent’s Association and the School, overseeing budgets, expenses, and funds collected.
  • Manage efficient and effective financial systems and procedures.
  • Monitor and enforce consistent internal controls.

  
  

  Human Resources

  • Supervise the work of the human resources specialist.
  • Oversee payroll, benefits, and annual 403B audit.

  
  

  Risk Management

  • Work closely with the head of school and director of operations to develop and implement risk management strategies.
  • Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the property and to cover the liability of the School. 
  • Manage the annual audit process by serving as the primary contact for the external auditors and coordinating internal preparation of supporting documents.
  • Review and oversee all institutional contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with all accounting principles, regulatory requirements, reporting, and internal policies.

  
  

  Leadership

  • Serve as an active and collaborative member of the administrative leadership team to maintain and enhance a positive, mission-driven and student-centered school culture.
  • Serve as a liaison to the Board of Trustees and attend meetings, as needed.
  • Attend meetings and record minutes of the Assets, Finance, Investment, and Retirement Plan committees of the Board of Trustees.
  • Actively support the mission, vision, and core values of the School.
  • Actively engage in ongoing professional development.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all constituent groups.
  • Other tasks and projects, as assigned, in order to meet the needs of the School. 

  
  

  Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
  • 3+ years of management experience preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial planning policies, procedures, practices, as well as accounting and payroll software programs.
  • Experience in independent school or nonprofit environment preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a fast-pace, high-performing team.
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail. 
  • Interest and ability to engage as an active member of a school community.

  
  

  As an employee of Nashoba Brooks School, the director of finance will model integrity, professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons, as well as a demonstrated commitment to advancing the School’s mission and core values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, empathy, and resilience.

  
  

  Application

  Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to: Danielle Heard, Head of School

  Email:  dof@nashobabrooks.org www.nashobabrooks.org