Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Senior Director Of Finance And Administration

Gann Academy's Senior Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for the school's financial management, business office operations, budgeting, financial reporting, institutional data, administrative systems, and long-term financial planning. The Senior Director has ultimate accountability for the accuracy and integrity of the school's books and records.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director works closely with the Head of School and school leaders to support responsible stewardship of Gann's resources. This includes helping the school make clear, disciplined decisions about tuition, financial aid, staffing, compensation, facilities, technology, fundraising assumptions, department budgets, capital needs, and long-term sustainability.

The Senior Director supervises Finance and Business Office staff, the Director of Operations, and the Director of Human Resources. Through these areas, the Senior Director provides financial and administrative oversight for the school's core administrative operations while ensuring that department leaders retain day-to-day responsibility for their areas.

This role requires strong financial judgment, advanced Excel and data analysis skills, broad technological fluency, excellent writing and presentation skills, sound management skills, and the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to school leaders, trustees, employees, families, vendors, and other partners.