What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at ServingSchools?
Breakwater Learning is an educational nonprofit organization consisting of an independent day school, an enrichment center, and a robust summer camp program. We are seeking a full-time Director of Finance to join our dedicated team and work closely with the Executive Director and a small team of administrators.
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing Breakwater’s Business Office, which includes Finance, Human Resources, and some Facilities. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization’s activities and supporting its mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences. Salary range is $65,000-75,000
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To,
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references electronically. No phone calls please.
Applications will be reviewed at the time they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Breakwater School is an inclusive and holistic environment constantly striving towards intercultural competency. Ongoing professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion is part of every employee’s ongoing employment. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and maintaining a diverse student population and staff. We encourage artists and educators with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and life experiences to apply for this position.
Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing Breakwater’s Business Office, which includes Finance, Human Resources, and some Facilities. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization’s activities and supporting its mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences. Salary range is $65,000-75,000
- To learn more about Breakwater School, Enrichment Center, and Summer Programs, please see our website at http://school.breakwaterlearning.org/
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To,
- Supervise Business Office in relation to payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and Human Resources responsibilities.
- Processing monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations
- Preparing monthly data for the finance committee meetings
- Prepare for annual audits and work with an auditing firm
- Prepare a yearly budget
- Support the Facilities Manager in coordinating maintenance contracts (plowing/landscaping, disposal/recycling, HVAC, elevator, sprinkler, etc.)
- Assist Facilities Manager in maintaining an annually updated long-term capital improvements document.
- Participate in the facilities and finance committees at the board level
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality when it comes to sensitive discoveries as needed
- Advise the administrative team, when expertise is needed, in terms of pros and cons for certain projects.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
- At least 5 years of experience working in Finance/Accounting
- Bookkeeping experience is essential
- Experience in budgeting and financial planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Human Resources/Payroll software systems
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references electronically. No phone calls please.
Applications will be reviewed at the time they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Breakwater School is an inclusive and holistic environment constantly striving towards intercultural competency. Ongoing professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion is part of every employee’s ongoing employment. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and maintaining a diverse student population and staff. We encourage artists and educators with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and life experiences to apply for this position.
Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000