Director of Finance

Job Description

Director of Finance Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and year-end reports.
• Provide financial analysis data to the school Administration and Board.
• Develop information and recommend policies and procedures for immediate and long-term financial management.
• Provide the leadership and supervision of the Business Office and its emphasis on cost-effectiveness and the efficiency of the operations throughout the school.
• Maintain a proper system of accounting, purchasing, payables, inventory control, financial and budgetary forecast control, and student billing. Work with HR regarding setting of annual salaries.
• Implement the school’s annual budget system for maintenance of budgetary and expenditure control.
• Provide guidance and coordination of the financial planning and budgeting process of the various divisions/ departments, as necessary for conformance with financial policies and procedures.
• Review and process tuition assistance applications in collaboration with the superintendent to determine award allocations. Communicate award decisions to families in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare documentation, solicitation, and recommendation for awarding of bids and will maintain files for all school contracts and leases.
• Supervise and maintain the school’s restricted cash fund and other accounts as developed.
• Review, with authority for disapproval, all expenditures, and personnel requisitions for compliance with overall needs and with school budget constraints.
• Attend monthly Board Finance Committee meetings and serve on appropriate committees.
• Monitor grant expenditures, billings and reports as applicable.
• Assist with Capital and Annual Fund
• Provide leadership and oversight to Finance Department staff with specific emphasis on training and evaluation of job performance and staff functional responsibilities

Related Experience and Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of financial/fiscal management experience preferably for mid-size businesses/organizations
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Must have experience using Quick books software.
• Experience with FACTS, or similar platform for the submission and management of student grants and/or financial assistance
• Experience working in a school or non-profit environment as a member of the finance staff or in a leadership position
• Working knowledge or interaction with HR/payroll functions
• Experience with the analysis and presentation of basic financial data in a format reviewed by senior management or a Board of Directors

Required Personal and Spiritual Qualities:

• Has received Jesus Christ as personal Savior
• Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living
• Is in whole-hearted agreement with Oakland Christian School’s statement of Faith documents
• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, and professionalism
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church