P​/T Director of Finance

About Tremont School

Details

Posted: 02-Jul-26

Location: Concord, Massachusetts

Type: Part Time

• Accounting

Commensurate with experience

Masters

Hybrid/Remote is allowed.

Tremont School is a small independent day school for grades 6-12 and post graduates located in Concord, MA. As a young microschool, Tremont’s mission is to provide an innovative approach to education that (re) ignites a passion for learning, honors and embraces students’ individuality, and empowers them to be critical thinkers and compassionate citizens. The Tremont School learning community values developing trust, building connections and fostering independence.

As a young school, we continue to build out our leadership team in support of our growing school. Reporting to our Head of School, the Director of Finance serves as the Head of School’s strategic business and thought partner, providing fiscal and operational analysis and support. They serve as a member of the school’s leadership team and work collaboratively with the leadership team and Board of Trustees to ensure that the school’s financial functions support Tremont’s mission, core values, and strategic direction.

The person in this role will be responsible for managing all financial and human resources aspects of the school. Duties include financial management, accounting, payroll, human resources, insurance and risk management, and in collaboration with the Director of Enrollment and Operations, tuition assistance and other key business operations of the school.

You’re a mission-driven leader who thrives in a school setting and believes in the power of education to transform lives. You bring financial expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit. You’re highly organized, adaptable, and possess strong judgment, integrity, and communication skills. You enjoy creative problem-solving, continuous learning, and building relationships across the school community.

• Tight-Knit & Collaborative:
  Our small admin team works closely together, supporting each other and wearing many hats.
• Mission-Focused & Supportive:
  We’re united by our commitment to students and to each other. We are all present in the daily life of the school.
• Year-Round:
  This is a part-time, 12-month position.

• Ensure the School’s business and fiscal goals align with its educational objectives and mission of the School.
• In collaboration and consultation with the Head of School, steward and lead all aspects of the school’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, tuition, and financial aid.
• Create financial models to inform strategic planning.
• Manage audits, compliance, and reporting (e.g., Form 990, board reports).
• Partner with enrollment and development to ensure accurate contracts, reconciliations, and record keeping.
• Oversee risk management, insurance, and external contracts.

• Execute all accounting transactions in Quickbooks Online (QBO).
• Accounts payable and vendor management using
• Tuition billing and reconciliation using Blackbaud Tuition Management module
• Reconcile the bank accounts, CC, and cash transactions each week
• Ensure proper GL coding of all transaction and accounting treatment for deferred revenue, restricted gifts, and other special treatment transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (PL, BS, CF) with 10-days on month end close
• Act as primary point of contact for the annual audit
• Prepare monthly Finance Committee reports
• Prepare Board of Trustee presentations - tuition setting, annual budget, finance education

• Facilitate all HR processes, policies, benefits, payroll, and systems improvement.
• In collaboration with Data Systems Coordinator and Director of Enrollment and Operations, manage office operations, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Support technology and facilities management in collaboration with respective staff and partners.
• Supervise and evaluate risk management, including insurance and financial risk mitigation

• Serve on the…