Episcopal School of Nashville · 6 days ago
Director of Finance
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expEpiscopal School of Nashville (ESN) is an independent, urban school dedicated to fostering a love of learning. They are seeking a Director of Finance to manage the school's financial operations, including accurate reporting, internal controls, and budgeting processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Own and manage the monthly close process in Blackbaud Financial Edge
Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and reports for leadership and the Board
Supervise daily accounting functions including accounts payable, receivables, deposits, reconciliations, and credit cards
Ensure internal review and quality control before financials are distributed
Serve as system owner for Financial Edge, Tuition Management, and Raiser's Edge
Maintain account structures, department coding, and system integrations
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in coordination with Blackbaud support
Lead the annual budget process in partnership with the Head of School
Maintain cash flow projections and short- and long-term forecasts
Monitor actuals against budget and identify risks or trends early
Prepare for and manage the annual audit and work directly with auditors
Maintain internal controls and documented financial processes
Oversee payroll review, benefits accounting, and year-end filings
Support the Finance Committee with clear, decision-ready financial materials
Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings as needed
Partner with the Head of School on financial planning and risk management
Oversee tuition billing, payment plans, financial aid accounting, and revenue reporting
Ensure tuition and auxiliary revenue is properly recorded and auditable
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in nonprofit, school, or organizational finance
Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, budgeting, and audit preparation
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and internal controls
Ability to manage staff and meet firm deadlines
Clear communicator, able to explain financial information to non-financial audiences
Preferred
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge strongly preferred (or similar system)
CPA or advanced degree preferred but not required, with strong experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company
Episcopal School of Nashville
Episcopal School of Nashville is a 3K-6 independent school located in the heart of East Nashville.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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