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, work with stakeholders, and serve as a point person for high‑level external partnerships, including the SAMIS Foundation. This hands‑on role 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 documentation 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 processes from production to execution.
• Financial Aid:
  Manage the financial aid process, including application review and coordination with the 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, maintain 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.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their experience to Kris Hawley directly at khawley.