Chief Financial Officer

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Head of School

Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience

Status: 12 month employee

Job Summary: The Chief Financial Officer is a senior level administrator responsible for financial, operational, and personnel matters.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including cash management, financial analysis, budget management, debt compliance and all tax-exempt financing, and serve as liaison to the Finance Committee with regard to endowment and other investments
• Prepare annual budget and financial forecasts, and review with Head of School on a regular basis
• Maintain accurate financial records, prepare periodic financial statements, and report on financial affairs of the School to the Head of School and Board of Trustees
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and preparing journal entries
• Coordinate the annual audit of the school’s financial records and financial position
• Secure the school’s insurance coverage, liability and risk-related policies and controls. Work with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure that adequate, appropriate and cost-effective insurance is in force
• Provide support, with the Head of School, to the Finance Committee and Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Serve as a member of the Finance Committee
• Collaborate with the Head of School and Director of Admissions in recommending annual tuition to the Board of Trustees
• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and Head of School as a key member of the Financial Aid Committee to strategically distribute all financial aid awards
• Manage the School’s food service operation, a third party contracted food service provider, ensuring a high quality, student-oriented dining experience
• Represent the school at various meetings relative to the role of CFO
• Supervise the Business Office Associate
• Ensure the effective management of the bookstore and any other auxiliary enterprise of the school
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and to support the School and its leadership

Human Resources

• Oversee the employee benefit program, payroll services and reporting, and employment compliance
• Write, implement, and maintain appropriate personnel policies
• Address and consult on personnel matters including compensation, discipline, hiring, and terminations
• Ensure that the school’s actions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion and separation conform with state and federal requirements
• Assist the Head of School with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel
• Maintain personnel records

Facilities Management

• Supervise and collaborate with Director of Facilities in all aspects of plant operations, facilities usage and planning, procurement, general transportation and vehicle care
• Oversee all construction project planning and campus renewal programs as well as general maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping
• Oversee facilities maintenance including preventative maintenance activities, capital planning, and consider all state and federal regulations governing school facilities

Additional Job Requirements

• Alignment with and have enthusiasm for the philosophy and mission of La Lumiere School
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer-service oriented approach
• Genuine engagement with all levels of the La Lumiere community
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Detail orientation and excellent organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Quickbooks Online

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA and/or CPA degree preferred
• Previous work experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations preferred

Application Details

Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Stacy Glidden Bobillo (sglidden@lalumiere.org).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person