Director of Finance

Brandeis Marin, San Rafael, CA

Position: Director of Finance

Updated: May 1, 2026

Reports to: Head of School

100% FTE: Exempt

Role Description:

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the school. Working in collaboration with the Head of School, professional and lay leaders, including our Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance manages the day-to-day finances of the school, prepares the annual budget, formulates recommendations for the school’s tuition to the Board of Trustees and develops both short and long-term financial plans. S/he reports to the Head of School and provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees, specifically the Budget and Finance Committee and the Investment Committee in an ex officio capacity. S/he works closely with and supervises the staff accountant.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

Finance:

• Day-to-day management of the operating budget and working with all school departments to ensure expenses are managed efficiently and according to budget
• Prepare the school’s annual and multi-year budgets that reflect the long-term goals of the school
• Prepare financial statements on a regular and timely basis, and present them to the Budget and Finance Committee
• Responsible for AR/AP, purchasing, accounting, cash management and sound business practices in general
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Budget and Finance Committee and the Investment Committee
• Stay up to date on new developments and changes to GAAP in the non-profit sector
• Responsible for all banking, cash management and investment activities of the school
• Oversee and keep current an inventory of all fixed assets
• As needed, oversee the preparation of loan documents

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions
• Experience in financial management and budgeting in a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
• Strong organizational and time management skills