The role of Director of Finance/Operations and Human Resources leads and develops an organization’s finance, business planning and budgeting, and human resources and office operations. This is a varied, exciting role that requires a strategic thinker and an exceptional leader. This position is an active and participative member of the leadership team
Areas of Responsibility:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic leadership
- Participate as a key organizational leader on the senior management Leadership Team, identifying and addressing school wide policies, strategies and programs that support VMS and advance DE&I.
- Work with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to establish appropriate annual, midterm, and long-term financial objectives and plans that meet the needs of VMS.
- Develop various financial forecasts, modeling, and long-term planning activities. Update these annually.
- Support the Directors in the annual planning and take lead in preparing org-wide budget.
- Hire and supervise administrative staff.
- Serve as liaison to the Finance Committee and provide financial and strategic support to Board of Trustees.
- Lead or contribute to school- wide initiatives and teams.
Finance and operations
- Maintain and oversee the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to maintain effective internal controls for the organization.
- Maintain an internal reporting system and account structure that ensures proper disclosure and accountability for all financial activities.
- Oversee cash flow management maintaining adequate cash balances to meet financial obligations.
- Assure appropriate resources for program spending needs, and monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with VMS fiscal policies and Board-approved budget.
- Ensure payroll reports and tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis.
- Oversee appropriate financial due diligence as necessary.
- Provide accurate and timely information to committee members and actively participate in meetings.
- Oversee the preparation for the annual audit and tax return.
- Prepare the financial section of the annual report.
Human Resources
- Possess demonstrated human resources experience, including knowledge of employment law and best practices
- Negotiate and administer benefits packages for all employees
- Support hiring processes (including working with external consultants) and prepare and update job descriptions, categories and salary bands.
- Manage 401K annual reporting.
- Good understanding of nonprofit business operations, cost allocation and contracts
Educational Background:
BS Degree in Finance/ Business
Skills/Experience:
- PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High degree of energy, integrity, confidentiality, and creativity as well as the intellectual, organizational, and personal qualities necessary to earn respect and cooperation from all stakeholders.
- Must have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on diversity and inclusion related to persons of all racial, cultural, religious, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
- A deep commitment and passion to VMS’s mission and work.
- Strategic thinker, who can propose long term strategies for improving organizational health.
- Team player, with superb communications skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and significant attention to detail.
- Creative, with the ability to think “outside the box.”
- Approachable and a good listener. Someone who sees and appreciates the good in people.
- An authentic leader who serves as a role model for moral and fair behavior, with a transparent approach which earns esteem and confidence from employees.
- A leader who coaches effectively and is seen as a mentor who supports employee growth. Employees are nurtured toward achieving their highest levels of performance.
Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation according to education and experience. Range $85,000-$110,000
Additional Information:
Position is available within 30 days.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 20 2021
Active Until:
Sep 20 2021
Hiring Organization:
Valley Montessori School (5013c)
industry:
Nonprofit