Chief Financial Officer

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Head of School

Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience

Status: 12 month employee

Job Summary: The Chief Financial Officer is a senior level administrator responsible for financial, operational, and personnel matters.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA and/or CPA degree preferred
• Previous work experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations preferred