New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) · 3 hours ago
Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $202K/yrNew Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) is seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer responsible for overseeing various departments including Finance, Human Resources, and IT. The role involves managing the financial operations of the school, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversees Business Office personnel and uses standard accounting and bookkeeping procedures to keep an accurate, continuous record of the cash and financial position of the school and manages the financial operation of the School
Supports the Finance & Audit and Buildings & Grounds Committees of the Board of Trustees
Prepares a quarterly operating statement for the Headmaster and the Finance & Audit Committee
Provides a monthly report of expenditures for the use of each budget center manager
Preparing the annual operating and capital budgets to permit the setting of the succeeding year’s tuition at the December Board of Trustees meeting
Organizes the annual audit of the school’s financial records and financial position
Prepares and monitors the long-term maintenance plan, in collaboration with the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Trustees’ and internal Buildings and Grounds Committees, and the Headmaster
Oversees all school purchasing, financial investments, banking activities, payroll, and benefits program
Manages risk, ensures the safety of personnel and students in the use of facilities, and maintains appropriate insurance levels
Oversees and coordinates the work of administrative support staff
Ensures the effective management of all auxiliary enterprises (e.g., summer programs)
Oversees the leasing of all lease-eligible facilities
To assist the Headmaster with the evaluation and compensation of non-faculty support staff
To represent the school at various regional, state, and national associations
Acts as the School liaison to the Educational Services of Morris County (ESMC) and coordinates NJ State Non-Public School Funding entitlements for security, technology, and faculty professional development
To perform other duties as assigned by the Headmaster
Qualification
Required
Certified Public Accountancy or Master of Business Administration degree
Experience in finance and operations management
Ability to manage multiple departments and staff
Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Experience in preparing budgets and financial reports
Ability to organize and oversee audits
Experience in risk management and ensuring safety protocols
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to represent the school at various associations
Physical presence required to perform work on campus
Preferred
Catholic school experience
Company
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
The New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) is a non-profit, voluntary membership association whose mission is to foster the educational, ethical, and professional excellence of its member schools, while safeguarding their independence.
Founded in 1958
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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