Director of Finance and Business Operations

Position Description 
This position is primarily responsible for al financial operations of the school including 
accounting, budgeting, cash management, payrol and audit functions. This position 
also has responsibility for human resources, technology and vendor relations. This 
position is an ambassador for our core values. 

Primary Responsibilities 
● Development and monitoring of the annual operating budget for Board approval 
● Timely financial reporting to the Head of School, Finance Committee and School 
    Board 
● Responsible for management of banking, investment and vendor relationships 
● Human Resources oversight of policies and procedures 
● Coordination and colaboration with technology services provider and point 
    person for faculty and staff technology devices and purchasing/management of 
    student device inventory 
● Supervision of payroll and employee benefits functions 
● Coordination of purchasing goods and services 
● Collaborate with and advise the Head of School, Admissions and Finance 
   committee for annual tuition increase projection to board and serve on annual 
   financial aid committee 
● Ensure monthly budget updates are provided to al budget owners 
● Income and Tuition Revenue planning and oversight with FACTS management 
● Ensure that financial record keeping is in accordance with generally accepted 
   accounting principles 
● Responsible for internal control policies to safeguard assets and monitor 
   compliance 
● Implementation and administration of tuition policies 
● Coordinate with FACTS Grant and Aid, our third-party vendor in the calculation 
   and allocation of financial aid, and scholarship funds to school families 
● Assist in providing written and verbal communication to families as it pertains to the 
   tuition model 
● Coordination of annual external financial audit 
● Insurance liaison for health insurance benefit offerings, choose beneficial plans as 
   it pertains to employee health, life, and dental/vision insurance plans on an annual 
   basis/open enrolment 
● Assist in communication of school benefit policies to employees at annual renewal  
● Risk Management coordination of workers compensation claims, STD, LTD, student 
   accident, auto accident, general liability and Tuition Refund Plan claims, and 
   policy oversight 
● Management of Business Office team and ensuring that service standards are met 
● Generate and update of strategic financial plan in collaboration with the Head of 
   School and Board 
● Work on an as-needed basis with the parish administrator on any school/parish 
   related expenses 
● Serves on SAIS re-accreditation committees.  
● Special projects on an as-needed basis 
● Performs various non-instructional duties, such as attendance, lunch and car duty, etc.  
● Maintain confidentiality concerning student, teacher, and parent information. 
● Support and promote the mission and vision of St. Peter’s Episcopal School.

 o Models the school’s mission of creating an educational environment that nurtures love of  learning, joy of service and lively faith.  
 o Models and helps students develop St. Peter’s core values (resilience, engagement, growth-mindset, ambassador, inclusiveness) 

● Evening and weekend hours, occasionally, as needed. 
● Other duties as assigned by the supervisor 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
● Master’s and/or CPA preferred 
● Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience 
● Microsoft Excel-5 years’ experience preferred  
● Must possess sensitivity to and maintain confidential information 
● Proficient in technology  
● Excelent interpersonal communication ski ls, customer service oriented 
● Excelent oral and written communication ski ls 
● Excelent technology ski ls and advanced MS Word and Excel.  
● Ability to work wel with students, faculty, staff, board members, and parents of 
students  

Work Environment 
Job Classification: Administration
Supervises: Yes
Employment: Full-time, benefits eligible 
Status: Exempt 
Supervisor: Head of School 
Work: 12 months 
Schedule: M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

This document is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work associated with the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and additional functions/requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the School reserves the right to change this position as the School may deem appropriate.