Apr 28 2026
Finance Director
- Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
- Adhere to the school’s expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school’s life beyond your role
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as supervisory experience
- The highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards is necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under the pressure of deadlines
- Strong proficiency with Quickbooks, Excel, FACTS programs and other computerized accounting systems as required
- Monitor the recording of daily check and cash receipts at the school
- Work with the Head of School and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees to plan for the school’s strategic financial future
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget under the guidance of the Head of School
- Close the books each month by reconciling all bank and transaction accounts
- Prepare financial reports required by the Head of School and the Finance Committee of the Board
- Maintain an accurate and appropriate general ledger chart of accounts
- Oversee the preparation and monitoring of monthly departmental budget reports and forecasts, working with administrators and department chairs regarding budget performance
- Analyze auxiliary programs for profitability and effectiveness
- Ensure accurate and appropriate coding and/or approval of all revenue, expenditure, and journal transactions to their appropriate accounts, including unrestricted and restricted funds
- Manage cash flow and short-term investments to maximize the school’s return
- Supervise and assist business office staff with: accounts payable, payroll, HR, employment benefits programs, student incidental billing, student contracts, employment contracts, administer all payment programs, and maintain appropriate employee records/reports
- Provide support in the hiring, training, and review of Business Office staff
- Provide accurate information and reports to state and federal agencies concerning payroll taxes, etc
- Perform the annual billing for tuition and fees and set up all payment plans in FACTS. Make follow-up account receivable communications as necessary
- Track and post third-party scholarship receipts to the appropriate students’ FACTS account
- Review and analyze all financial assistance applications, brief the Variable Tuition (Financial Aid) committee, and communicate aid offers to the student families
- Review, post, and reconcile all cash receipts and gifts from the Donor Perfect system (Advancement Office)
- Track the related disbursements of the annual receipts from the endowment of the Southfield Foundation
- Coordinate with the Advancement Office to prepare annual stewardship reports for all endowed funds
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the annual financial audits, including the School and Foundation, 403(b) plan, as well as the annual IRS Form 990s
- Prepare all periodic surveys and compliance reports for various independent school organizations (e.g. NAIS, ISAS, NBOA, etc.)
- Ensure the school remains in good standing with all state and local entities and complete necessary reports and audits
- Supervise business office staff members
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds; must be able to climb stairs to second story for office access
- Other duties as assigned
Role Description
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $25,000 life insurance policy
- TIAA-CREF Retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, and annual leave
Requirements
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Three years of preferred experience
- CPA certification highly preferred
- Proficient in advanced technology skills