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).
