Director of Finance - Daley and Associates
Boston, MA
About the Job
Director of Finance
A prestigious private secondary school in the Boston area is seeking a Director of Finance to join their business office and finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will be responsible for overseeing accounting and finance operations for the school. Additionally, this role will have managerial responsibilities and will work closely with the CFO on all financial strategy related matters. This is an in-person position, and the school will pay a highly competitive compensation package and offer excellent benefits, as well as career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Responsible for all accounting aspects and the integrity of the general ledger
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Oversee integration across all software systems to ensure best accounting practices
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Work closely with the CFO to track investments, record gains and losses, and reconcile the release of net assets and restricted contributions per the School’s endowment spending policy
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Oversee the management of monthly tuition payment plans
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Reconcile monthly payroll, student billing, and payable / disbursement activity to the general ledger
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Support and assist in recording fundraising activities and reconciliation to the general ledger
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Responsible for financial reporting by generally accepted accounting principles
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
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Prepare and enter monthly journal entries
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field, CPA a plus
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5-7 years of non-profit accounting experience, preferably in a school environment, public accounting, or auditing
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Experience working for an independent school is a plus but not a requirement
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Excellent computer skills - proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Quickbooks, and Veracorss accounting software
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Proficiency in and commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your resume directly to Tim Fitzgerald at tfitzgerald@daleyaa.com.
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