Chief Financial Officer

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Primary Function: The Chief Financial Officer is charged with successfully managing the school's finances in the current year while proactively planning for long-term sustainability. The Chief Financial Officer is an integral part of the business office and will be responsible for providing oversight of all finance, accounting, internal controls, audit, and reporting activities. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information at Charlotte Christian School. The position reports to the Head of School and is an active member of the school’s seni

General Qualifications:

• Evidence of a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the Charlotte Christian Statement of Faith.
• Evidence understanding of and a commitment to the mission of Charlotte Christian School.
• Evidence of strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business administration is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in business accounting and/or experience in a school finance setting
• Experience working with external auditors, compliance and regulatory oversight
• Ability to think critically with minimal supervision, work collaboratively, respect confidentiality, multitask, and use data to make
• informed decisions in the best interest of the school.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (Blackbaud preferred), Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, and execution-oriented.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for working with the Head of School to develop the school's strategy for growth. Specifically responsible for building financial models (forecasting) tied to the development of strategy.

2. Serve as a member of the senior staff and work closely with the Head of School.

3. Plan and facilitate regular meetings of the Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee.

4. Lead, manage, guide, and evaluate all those who report directly to the CFO.

5. Oversee the internal control structure within the Business Office as it relates to the policies, procedures and documentation of all accounting and financial reporting activities

6. Build and maintain financial controls and systems.

7. Maintain proper banking relationships.

8. Monitor all subcontractor, vendor, and contractual relationships.

9. Safeguard all unused checks and credit cards.

10. Oversee the audit process, working closely with the school’s independent auditing firm, including preparation of audit

worksheets/schedules and files at the request of the auditors.

11. Create monthly financial statements.

12. In conjunction with members of the senior staff, prepare annual budgets for submission to the Board of Trustees.

13. Maintain and monitor all cash account activity.

14. Responsible for billing and collection of tuition and pledges.

15. Serve as an active member of the Tuition Assistance Committee.

Personal and Professional Profile:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a born-again Christian exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling and exemplary Biblical lifestyle and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling.
• Evidence of a teachable spirit and general willingness to learn and grow.
• Evidence of strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate adeptness at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and stability in dealing with the challenges of life and school.
• Evidence of the ability to maintain confidentiality about school matters.
• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Possess strong computer skills and familiarity with appropriate learning technology.
• Have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and the community.

Mission Statement: Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical Truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ.