Director of Finance and Human Resources (Full Time)

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Position : Director of Finance and Human Resources (Full Time)

Reports to : Head of School

Supervises : Assoc. Director of Finance and Senior Accountant and Tuition / Financial Aid Manager

WHO WE ARE :

At Forest Ridge, our intentional approach to excellence in education inspires students to explore intellectually, spiritually and personally as they embrace challenge, feed their curiosity, build their confidence and prepare for a lifelong pursuit of much more than just success, but a life of meaning.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an independent school for girls in grades 5-12, welcomes students, adults and families into an inclusive global learning environment which respects and strives for diversity, openness, understanding and acceptance of all human beings.

THE ROLE :

Under minimal supervision, the high performing position of Director of Finance and Human Resources at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a key strategic partner to the Head of School, providing both financial leadership and human resources management in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

The Director will oversee all financial operations, HR practices, and systems that support the overall success and sustainability of the school.

S / he will interface collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, and leaders across the organization, to frame key strategic questions, analyze potential opportunities, build a healthy and sustainable school culture, and make critical recommendations and decisions on behalf of the school.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of independent school financial management, a strategic mindset, and the ability to help shape the school’s long-term financial health, ensuring its continued success.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can combine technical expertise with a commitment to supporting the holistic formation of both students and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participates in strategic planning activities, providing financial and human resources insights and recommendations.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators for financial, operational, and human resources metrics.
• Provides regular reports and presentations to stakeholders, including board members, staff, and others as needed.
• Supports routine tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner and in accordance with deadlines (tasks include, but are not limited to, payroll processing, data entry, financial record keeping, benefits enrollment, hiring / onboarding, employee performance management, and reporting).
• Makes sound and data-driven business decisions to push Forest Ridge forward; monitoring the School’s financial performance and analyzes trends to reduce financial risk.
• Leads and supervises the Associate Director of Finance and Senior Accountant and Tuition / Financial Aid Manager to support them in performing to their best abilities.
• Identifies areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and leads large scale project initiatives for efficiency improvements through the utilization of technology and streamlined processes.
• Participates in department, division and school task forces and committees as needed.

Finance :

• Analyzes the financial needs of the School, architects the financial forecast, and engineers the School’s financial strategy.
• Owns the School’s financial model and utilizes scenario modeling to help senior leaders make key decisions about the School’s direction.
• Manages the financial capital requirements and funding implications of all capital projects.
• Collaborates with the Head of School in reimagining financial and compensation frameworks.
• Supervises the finance and accounting team and manages the financial stability of the School, overseeing purchasing, tuition billing and receivables, banking relationships, cash flows, liquidity, development of financial models, payroll, and benefits program.
• Collaborates with the Head of School and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, preparing monthly operating statements, securing an annual audit of the School’s financial records and position, overseeing financial investments, and establishing annual budget goals.
• Directs and advises on all accounting activities.
• Maintains compliance with GAAP in the management and structure of all accounting practices.
• Leads tuition assistance processing and collaborates with admission leaders for awarding assistance.
• Leads and directs annual financial and retirement plan audit processes and NWAIS accreditation process.
• Manages over $30 million of endowed funds and scholarships.

Human Resources :

• Leads the development of policies, processes, and practices to create a thriving workplace culture that attracts the finest talent and allows them to develop professionally at the School.
• Ensures that the School is in compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Manages employee relations, including performance management, employee engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborates with Head of School to develop and implement training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge for staff.
• Reviews and revises employee handbook annually and communicates changes to employees.
• Manages worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance, programs, claims, etc.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business administration or related field required.
• MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of senior-level experience in financial and human resources management, preferably in an independent school or non-profit environment.
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, investing and cash management required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of issues, situations, and people.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Advanced technology skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, accounting software and database management software.
• A high degree of integrity and ethics, with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to represent Forest Ridge in a professional manner.

SALARY / BENEFITS :

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 403(b) plan, supplemental benefits and tuition remission.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000, based on education and experience.

TO APPLY :

Qualified applicants should email the following documents to [email protected] :

• Cover letter
• Updated CV / Resume
• List of three professional references

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.

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