Director of Finance

Job Opportunity:
Director of Finance

Seattle Hebrew Academy | Full-Time | Seattle, WA

Founded in 1947, Seattle Hebrew Academy (SHA) is a growing Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving 200 students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade housed in a historic building in the Capitol Hill area.

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Finance to oversee the school's financial operations and ensure its long-term fiscal sustainability. Reporting directly to the Head of School, this leadership position will manage all accounting functions, effectively work with stakeholders and serve as a point person for high-level external partnerships including the SAMIS Foundation. This is a hands‑on role that balances high-level financial strategy and budgeting with daily operational tasks.

• Budgeting:
  Partner with the Head of School to prepare preliminary budgets; present final budget summaries and year‑end projections to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Reporting:
  Prepare quarterly YTD financials and monthly Key Performance Indicator reports.
• Audit & Compliance:
  Lead the annual audit process, from scheduling to document preparation. Ensure all accounting policies comply with GAAP and manage annual filings.

• Daily Management:
  Oversee all accounting operations, including month‑end and fiscal year‑end closes, bank reconciliations, and daily cash flow monitoring.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable:
  Oversee all accounting activity; review and approve invoices and coding. Manage ACH vendor payments and daily check deposits.
• Systems:
  Act as the primary administrator and troubleshooter for the MIP Accounting System.

• Parent Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding tuition contracts and financial aid.
• Contract Management:
  Oversee the generation of all annual tuition contract process from production to execution.
• Financial Aid:
  Manage the financial aid process, including application review and coordination with Tuition Assessment Committee.

• Fiscal Responsibility:
  Collaborate with other director level positions to ensure that projects and procurement are completed within budget.
• Risk Management:
  
  Coordinate with providers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage (liability, medical, and property).
• Auxiliary Services:
  Facilitate campus rental requests, provide fiduciary services for fundraisers, and coordinate immigration/visa processes when necessary.

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in high-level financial management; experience in nonprofit or educational settings is preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Mastery of GAAP, financial analysis, and accounting software (MIP experience is required).
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills for navigating complex tuition and financial aid discussions with families and stakeholders.
• Attributes:
  Ability to handle high-volume tasks. Maintains a high degree of integrity, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting the school’s mission.

• Salary:
  Competitive and commensurate with experience (comparable Seattle-area director roles typically range from $105,000 to $120,000).
• Health:
  Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement:
  Retirement plan and life insurance.
• Time Off:
  Sick, personal and vacation leave.