The Grosse Pointe Academy · 4 hours ago
Director of Finance and Operations
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Grosse Pointe Academy is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) who is an experienced leader and strategic thinker. The DFO will manage the overall operations of the school, oversee financial planning and reporting, and supervise various administrative functions to ensure the school's success.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for short and long term strategic financial planning and reporting including updates to the financial models to support the annual budgeting and strategic planning work of the Board of Trustees
Prepares and reviews financial and budget statements, investment and capital project reports; makes regular presentations to the Head of School, Board of Trustees and committees
Ensures that all expenditures are consistent with the approved budget
Working with the Director of Facilities and Director of Operations to coordinate planning and financing major capital improvement or investment projects
Oversees the investment of the endowment funds according to approved investment policies
Responsible for establishing appropriate procedures and controls for all financial systems, in accordance with current standards
Manages Business Office activities involving payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking
Manages the annual year-end financial audit by preparing work papers, schedules, and documentation
Establishes appropriate employee benefit programs, implements changes as needed to enhance benefits and/or reduce costs, and supervises the administration of all benefit programs
Ensures that the school’s personnel policies support its programs and that the school’s actions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion and separation conform to state and federal requirements
Provides appropriate information to Head of School for salary comparisons, both internal and external, including preparing employment contracts
Maintains and ensures security for the employee files
Manage all aspects of the accounts receivable process
Manages financial aid from inquiry and application procedures and works with parents throughout the process
In collaboration with the Financial Aid Committee, analyze, review, and approve individual financial aid awards
Responsible for oversight and collection of aged accounts receivable
Works with the Director of Facilities, Director of Operations, and Director of Technology, to coordinate plans for the preservation, safety, and renewal of the physical plant, network infrastructure, and school grounds
Works with insurance advisors and brokers to provide appropriate and cost-effective liability, property, and workers compensation insurance coverage
Serves as liaison with the school attorney
Advises the Head of School of any situation which might have adverse legal consequences for the school
Review, negotiate and approve vendor contracts
Serve as the primary liaison with all banks and financial institutions
Compiles and files all reports and applications necessary to maintain tax exempt, non-profit status
Manages transportation contracts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or comparable discipline
CPA designation a plus
Minimum of five years of related experience including supervisory responsibilities, preferably with a not-for-profit
Experience in independent school setting a plus
Accounting, specifically experience in Not-for-Profit Accounting (GAAP)
In-depth knowledge of accounting software (Blackbaud a plus)
Strong technical proficiency with Excel/Google Suite
Financial analysis
Contract negotiation
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of independent school operations preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to and work closely with diverse school constituencies while maintaining strict confidentiality
Successful completion of a criminal records background check
Preferred
Knowledge of independent school operations preferred
Benefits
Cost sharing between employee and employer for PPO/HMO medical plans, dental, and vision.
Employer paid life insurance up to $50K, and short/ long-term disability.
GPA provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets.
GPA offers vacation and paid time off, as well as holidays, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
GPA employees receive remission of the tuition for children of employees who are accepted and enrolled at The Grosse Pointe Academy.
GPA offers a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employer match after one year of employment.
GPA provides lunch on campus at no charge with our food service vendor.
GPA offers a monthly phone stipend, voluntary life insurance, a flexible spending account, and complimentary before and after care services for children of employees.
Company
The Grosse Pointe Academy
The Grosse Pointe Academy is a co-ed independent school in Metro Detroit nurturing, challenging and inspiring children ages 2 1/2 to Grade 8.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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