IN THIS ROLE:
Looking for your next opportunity to lead in a collaborative environment contributing to a community that nurtures, challenges, and inspires its students?
The Grosse Pointe Academy is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) who is an experienced leader and strategic thinker who excels at facilitating collaboration and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
The DFO will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the operations of the school and has the primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and business activities of the school as well as leading the school’s daily operations. The position reports to the Head of School, is a member of the Administrative team and supervises the Assistant Business Manager, Director of Facilities, Director of Operations, Director of Technology, Enrichment Coordinator, and the food service vendor.
WHAT WE NEED:
Financial Planning
- Responsible for short and long term strategic financial planning and reporting including updates to the financial models to support the annual budgeting and strategic planning work of the Board of Trustees
- Prepares and reviews financial and budget statements, investment and capital project reports; makes regular presentations to the Head of School, Board of Trustees and committees
- Ensures that all expenditures are consistent with the approved budget
- Working with the Director of Facilities and Director of Operations to coordinate planning and financing major capital improvement or investment projects
- Oversees the investment of the endowment funds according to approved investment policies
Accounting
- Responsible for establishing appropriate procedures and controls for all financial systems, in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
- Ensures that all financial records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date
- Responsible for preparing and submitting financial reports to the Head of School, Board of Trustees and committees
Operations
- Responsible for the overall management of the school’s daily operations, including supervision of staff and vendors
- Ensures that all school operations are running smoothly and efficiently
- Works closely with the Director of Facilities and Director of Operations to ensure that the school’s facilities are well-maintained and that all necessary repairs and maintenance are performed in a timely manner
