Director of Finance
Company: Colorado Academy
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Colorado Academy ("CA") seeks a highly analytical and technical
accountant with expertise in accounting, budgeting, audit,
non-profit tax and compliance, and finance. The ideal candidate
will be initiative-taking, self-sufficient, collegial, and
collaborative. The Director of Finance reports to the CFO/COO,
supervises members of the Business Office, and works closely with
HR, Auxiliary Programs, and budget managers throughout the
school.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Abides by CA's Employee Policy Book
- Commits to the ideals expressed in CA's Mission Statement
- Supervises the Receptionist, Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable/Payroll, and the Bookstore Manager.
- Manages business office operations including, but not limited
to, accounting, accounts payable, student billing and collections,
gift receipts, investments/endowment, treasury, net assets,
payroll, and internal controls
- Ensures compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and
regulatory requirements
- Serves as primary contact for the annual audit and tax returns,
working closely with external service providers as well as internal
individuals responsible for preparing supporting documentation
- Regularly fields business-related questions from faculty,
staff, administration and budget managers
- Oversees month-end close tasks, preparing and reviewing
reconciliations prepared by the business office and HR teams
- Prepares and analyzes quarterly internal financial statements,
ensuring that the financial information presented is complete,
accurate, and timely; presents results and variances to the Finance
Committee of the Board
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of year-end audit
documentation including, but not limited to, pledges, allowance for
doubtful accounts, endowment accounting, net assets, and net assets
released from restriction
- Reconciles and maintains the endowment fund in accordance with
directives of the Endowment Advisory Committee ("EAC") of the
Board, the Advancement Office, and donor intent
- Assists the CFO/COO with debt and financial modeling,
budgeting, cost containment strategies, new system/policy/procedure
implementation, and other special projects
- Assists the CFO/COO with overseeing other operations of the
school, such as the campus store, food service, construction,
etc.
- Takes minutes for the EAC and Finance Committee meetings
- Prepares and inputs annual required financial benchmarking data
for CA's associations
- Reconciles gifts and pledges with the Advancement office
monthly
- Manages CA's treasury function by initiating all cash
transfers, optimizing interest income, monitoring short-term
investments, requesting endowment draw funding, remitting gifts to
the endowment, managing debt payments, and deploying other cash
management strategies
- Provides accurate, timely, and clear financial and statistical
reporting to the business office and other stakeholders, assuring
consistency and integrity in the financial operations
- Develops and maintains positive and productive relationships
with employees, families, and third parties, cultivating an ethic
of high-quality customer service among Business Office staff
- Other duties as assigned Requirements
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is
required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting,
or a related field is preferred
- Certified Public Accountant and/or prior experience in public
accounting is strongly preferred
- Aptitude and EQ for leading in a not-for-profit setting; at
least five years of experience in a management role at an
independent school is strongly preferred
- Advanced understanding and ability to use computers and
technology; prior experience and proficiency using Microsoft Excel,
ERP systems (e.g., Blackbaud, Senior Systems, etc.) is required;
prior experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity, Paycom, ADP,
ExponentHR, etc.) is preferred
- Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all
constituents in a school environment, including students,
co-workers, parents, alums, volunteers, and the public.
- Discreet and understands the need for confidentiality with
school, employee, student, and donor information
- Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, organization
skills, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and
learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving and
analytical skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential.
- Must successfully complete background screening and
verification Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate;
occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and
climate
- Uses close vision and works at a computer screen for extended
periods of time
- Works at a desk for extended periods of time; regularly moves
around campus and between campuses to supervise auxiliary programs
in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations
- Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30 lbs.
across the campuses/office
- Works in a stressful environment, effectively dealing with a
wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse
array of contacts; frequently requires the stamina to maintain
attention to detail despite interruptions
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly, quarterly, and
annual deadlines and to support before and after-school or weekend
activities
Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where
collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the
norm.
All staff at CA are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating
Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and
Leaders".
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants, please
include a cover letter with your application submission.
The pay range for the position is $105,000-$130,000. Colorado
Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted
range. Any discrepancies that may exist do not relate to sex. The
Academy offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging
opportunities for professional development, and an environment
notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive
administrators. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit
programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility
for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan
document.
Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (
www.coloradoacademy.org ) to learn more about the school.
Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment
in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of
age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry,
political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions),
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military
service, marital status or other protected classifications defined
by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment
with the Academy.
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