Description

St. Andrew's Episcopal School seeks anAssistant Head of School for Finance and Operationsbeginning July 1, 2024.

• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and strategic goals and priorities in partnership with the Head of School to ensure implementation of the strategic plan and the future sustainability of the school and to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the school.
• Supervise the directors of the following departments and oversee the following functions of the school: Business Office, Facilities, Auxiliary Programs, Information Technology, and Student Health.
• Manage all outsourced services and maintain vendor relationships including food services and Saints Shop.
• Negotiate and sign contracts on behalf of the school.
• Present to the Board of Trustees and various committees and task forces of the Board various reports as needed.
• Engage other members of the Senior Leadership Team to facilitate collaboration and ensure that all financial functions support the current strategy and mission of the school.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the school’s fiscal function and performance.
• Analyze and present financial reports in a timely manner to various school constituencies.
• Prepare the annual budget and meet with budget managers in conjunction with the controller and maintain a strategic planning forecast to be used in budget preparation.
• Ensure the business office maintains proper controls and records, prepares financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and monitors the use of all funds.
• Optimize the handling of the school’s banking and investment manager relationships.
• Oversee the annual benchmarking reports for INDEX and attend the annual meeting.
• Project with the director of facilities long-term financial needs regarding facility needs and improvements.
• Serve on the financial aid committee and work closely with the committee to review tax returns and aid applications as needed.
• Work with the business office on tuition collection issues.
• Represent the school as a leader at various school functions and events.
• Represent the school at various regional and national conferences.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional school environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Travel and frequent weekend and evening work will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business required. Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• At least ten years of related experience at a non-profit or school preferred.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of effective fiscal management of an independent school, including GAAP.
• Involvement in strategic planning and vision setting preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and guests.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated success in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required.