| Mission: Waring School is a progressive, co-educational, college preparatory day school in Beverly, MA consisting of 160 students in grades 6-12. Waring’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of lifelong learners who are working together for the individual and common good.” At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices and promotes anti-racist education. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Summary: The Director of Finance is mission-focused, passionate about working in a learning community, and strategically oriented. Reporting to the Head of School, and partnering with school leadership and the board, the Director of Finance is responsible for the business, financial management, human resources management, and financial aid programs of the school. The Director of Finance , as a member of the Administrative Leadership Team, helps determine the strategic direction of the School, developing and executing plans to meet both short- and long-term goals. Waring School’s financial make up includes a gross revenue of ~ $5.5 million, an endowment of ~ $7 million, and net assets of ~ $14 million. Key Responsibilities include: - Responsible for all business office operations (e.g. accounting, human resources, financial aid). Partner with the Head of School and Board of Trustees on strategic issues, and provide counsel regarding finances, debt management, budget preparation, long-term financial planning, facilities planning and development, compliance, human resources, information technology, and risk management
- Coordinate and manage annual and long-term financial planning, including the operating and capital budgets, projected cash flows, and debt planning
- Prepare and present financial reports, metrics and dashboards to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Committees; serve on and support the Finance Committee; coordinate and oversee the annual audit
- Supervise Business Office personnel ensuring that all Business Office procedures are efficient and adhere to best practices
- Serve as Financial Aid Manager
- Serve as Human Resources Manager in the implementation and development of the School’s employment practices and policies; provide support and guidance to the Head of School and administrators around decisions involving HR policies and practices; administer the employee benefit plans, including the School’s pension plan
- Partners with and provides support for other administrative areas (Admissions, Advancement, B&G, etc.) as appropriate
- Represent Waring School at various regional, state, and national associations
Qualifications/Skills: - Significant experience in a comparable role (e.g. Business Manager).
- Strong background in finance, financial modeling, financial reporting and accounting standards, regulatory compliance, cash management, and budgeting
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate effectively
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to think broadly about the institution as a whole
- Experience with capital projects and financing
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
Education: - Bachelor’s Degree
- Higher Certification (e.g. MBA or CPA) preferred
Overview: Time/Days - 5 days, 40 hours/Full-Time
- 6 weeks annual vacation, plus holidays on Waring’s academic calendar
- Attends various ancillary aspects of the school/admin program (e.g. HR orientation for faculty, Board meetings as appropriate, etc.)
- Attends weekly Faculty Meeting (currently on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30PM.)
- Reports to the Head of School or designee
Salary is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package included, including retirement plan with match, health, dental, vision and life insurance, and Waring 50% tuition remission for dependent children after one year of service. Paid vacation time includes winter break, spring break, and the summer. Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tim Bakland, Head of School, by May 15, 2021. Email: positions@waringschool.org Waring School 35 Standley Street Beverly, MA 01915 |
