Reports to: Head of School
Position Purpose: The CFO is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the school. They assist the head of school in preparing the annual budget, setting the school’s tuition, and developing both short and long-term financial plans. They provide administrative support to the board of trustees, specifically the budget and finance committee and the investment committee.
Essential Responsibilities
Finance
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Prepares the school’s annual and multi-year budgets that reflect the long-term goals of the school.
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Oversees the preparation of financial statements on a quarterly basis, and presents them to the board finance committee.
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Provide organization and management for student billing, purchasing, accounting, cash management, and sound business practices.
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Oversees all banking, cash management, and investment activities of the school.
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Oversees preparation of loan documents and compliance with all covenants therein.
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Oversees preparation of an annual audit and 990 tax return.
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Oversees the allocation and distribution of tuition assistance, and serves as a member of the tuition assistance committee.
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Assesses tuition assistance effectiveness using a net tuition revenue model.
Risk Management
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Selects and maintains appropriate insurance to protect school property and cover the liability of the school, its employees, and its trustees.
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Serves as a member of the school’s safety committee
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Takes a leadership role in managing the risk of the school’s operations, ensuring the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities and the programs of the school.
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Manages the coordination of communication and safety protocols for off-campus school sponsored activities.
Government and Legal
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Oversees filing of all reports—as required—to city, state and federal agencies.
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Provides leadership to the school in regards to legislation that affects the school
Other
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Assists the head of school and board of trustees in long-range and strategic financial planning for the school.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the head of school.
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Represent the school at regional, state, and national associations as it relates to the role of Business Manager.
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Facilitate the generation and maintenance of a PPRRSM budget.
Qualifications
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A graduate degree in finance, administration, non-profit management, or a related field.
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Minimum of 3 years professional financial and administrative leadership experience, preferably in a school or non-profit organization.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proven leadership and mentoring skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with many different groups within the school to advance the institution’s future and stability.
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A track record of good judgment and sound integrity.
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Technical skills and knowledge of databases, Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and the Google Apps suite.
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Ability and desire to work collaboratively with student leadership.
Kirby offers small class sizes and a highly collaborative faculty. For more information about our academic program, mission, and philosophy, please explore our website. Kirby’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Kirby School will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Kirby School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, religion, color, handicap, gender identity, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is approximately 10-15 hours per week at a rate of $100-$150 per hour, depending on experience.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Lisa Lee, Director of Human Resources: employment@kirby.org
