Director of Finance

The Friends School of Atlanta

Director of Finance 

Job Description

The Friends School of Atlanta is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee and provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of the school’s financial operations, including management of business office staff. The Director of Finance serves as a member of the Leadership Team (senior administrative team). 

The Director of Finance reports to the Head of School and is supported by other members of the leadership team and school community, including the board of trustees . This is a 12-month position that starts July 1, 2024. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in fiscal management, budgeting, and accounting, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and HR management systems.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides the Board of Trustees, Head of School and Leadership Team with leadership, vision, evaluation, and reporting on long range and annual plans. 
• Manage business office operations, business office staff and cash flow. 
• Complies with formal financial reporting requirements. 
• Oversees school financial records and prepares monthly reports for the Head of School and Finance Committee. 
• Member of Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board of Trustees (ex-officio). 
• Prepares financial records and reconciliations for the annual independent audit. 
• Manages and oversees all Human Resources activities to include payroll, benefits, 403(b) retirement plan and plan administrator, leave time, and other matters related to human resources. 
• Provides risk management and ensures adequate insurance coverage for liability and asset protection, including directors & officers coverage. 
• Provides support to the Director of Enrollment to ensure that financial aid processes  and awards follow the financial aid policy. 
• Reconciles and maintains all bank accounts. Secures cash flow by transferring funds between accounts as needed and in consultation with the Head of School. 
• Assists Head of School in formulation of operating budgets, recommendations for tuition changes, scholarships, salaries, and benefits. 
• Assists the Head with continuing development of policies and procedures related to employee-employer relations and benefits. 
• Attends appropriate meetings of the Board of Trustees, Parent/Teacher meetings, faculty meetings and other assigned meetings at the discretion of the Head of School. 
• Maintains landlord-tenant relationships. 
• Manages and coordinates building and facilities issues with the Director of Buildings and Grounds and the Head of School. 
• Follows the policies and procedures in the Parent and Faculty and Staff Personnel Orientation Handbooks. 
• Attends all faculty/staff meetings unless excused in advance by the Head of School. 
• Holds in confidence issues relating to other faculty, staff, students, and parents. Information may need to be shared among other faculty/staff for the well-being of the student. 
• Performs other appropriately assigned tasks by the Head of School.  

About The Friends School of Atlanta:

The Friends School of Atlanta (FSA) is a Quaker school that offers a PreK3 through 8th grade values-based education that not only helps each child thrive as a student, but also empowers students with the conscience, conviction and compassion to actively engage in the world as peacemakers and bridge builders. Founded as a model of diversity in 1991, FSA is one of 78 Friends (or Quaker) schools nationwide and the only Friends school in Georgia. Beyond excellent academic preparation for high school and college, FSA provides a place for the discovery and use of individual voices and gifts. It teaches an active and informed sense of social responsibility and the experience of living and learning in a diverse community of equals. Beyond academic competence, students learn critical thinking skills and develop the ability to advocate for peace and justice.

Our values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship lead us to strive for diversity among students, families, faculty/staff, the Board of Trustees, and in all areas of school life. More than 44 percent of our students are BIPOC. We are committed to hiring and retaining faculty and staff that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our student body and our broader Atlanta community. We are also committed to maintaining a school community that is diverse in terms of gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, age, and ability, among other identities. We comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination. It is the policy of The Friends School of Atlanta not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. All candidates should demonstrate dedication to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within our community.