Director of Finance & Business Operations

Director of Finance and Business Operations

Mead Hall Episcopal School is the parish day school of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.
Mead Hall’s two campuses serve as a pillar in the educational community of the CSRA
by challenging students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth, and moral
integrity. Our school has approximately 360 students with a wide range of interest in
academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. Small class sizes and a rigorous
college preparatory curriculum prepare students for a lifetime of learning and
leadership. Mead Hall is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent
Schools (SAIS). Mead Hall Episcopal School seeks candidates who are supportive of
the school’s mission, vision, and core values.

The Director of Finance and Business Operations is responsible for the day-to-day
finances and business operations at Mead Hall. The Director of Finance and Business
Operations reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the senior
leadership team of the school.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day financial operations, keeping an accurate and continuous record of
the cash and financial position of the school
Monitor bank account balances and submit requests to the Head of School when fund
transfers are required and checks signed
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Maintain record of all deposits, including application of tuition payments to students’
accounts
Compile monthly payroll information and coordinate payroll preparation
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly financial statements, monthly operating statements, and quarterly
forecasts for the current fiscal year and submit them to the Head of School and
Treasurer
Provide monthly reports of expenditures as needed by the Head of School and
Treasurer
Provide reporting to external stakeholders (banks) as required per the terms of financing
agreements
Assemble the annual budget and long range plan in the fall of each year, including cash
flow projections and cash management
Establish a plan and schedule for the preparation of the annual budget in the fall of the
academic year 
Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast year-end results.
Manage existing contracts and negotiate new ones with vendors for non-academic
services
Manage the annual external audit of the school’s financial records
Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the property and to cover the liability
of the school. Includes property, liability, worker’s comp, and student accident
insurance
Assist the Head of School with data regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel
Supervise and direct the business office staff
Attend monthly board meetings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications should include:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business; (MBA preferred)
A minimum of five years in accounting or business administration, preferably in a
non-profit or school setting
Expertise in QuickBooks
Excellent communications and customer service skills
Ability to learn and use FACTS, our school management and finance software.
Supervisory experience preferred. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the Head of School, Frank Sawyer
(fsawyer@meadhallschool.org)