This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s partner school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Director of Finance to begin July 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting
- CPA License or Masters Degree with a concentration in Accounting-related subject
- 5+ years of experience working in non-profit organizations with full G/L exposure and monthly close experience, including a complete draft of internal financial statements with footnotes
- Demonstrated expertise in non-profit accounting, including endowments and temporarily restricted net assets
- 5+ years of supervisory experience/leading teams
- Experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents
- Commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive environments
- Strong technology skills with Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, and Zoom
- Intermediate to advanced level experience with MS-Excel including pivot tables
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the school’s accounting system (Blackbaud), which includes general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, tuition billing and collection, and contributions.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support for the Business Office Team, including professional development, goals, and performance reviews.
- Oversee all audit and internal control operations, including the annual financial, pension plan, and workers compensation audits as needed.
- Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Monitor the annual operating budget. Identify and analyze variances and develop appropriate solutions and/or recommendations.
- Ensure adherence to School financial policies, laws, and governmental compliance requirements for 501c3 organizations.
- Ensure the accurate and timely filing of all required reporting including annual 990 tax return, property tax returns, and sales tax returns.
- With the CFOO, accounting and management policies and procedures are developed to ensure adequate financial controls, audit trails, and the safeguarding of institutional assets.
- Assist the CFOO as needed in budget management and reporting.
- Attend board committee meetings as requested by the CFOO.
Salary Range
$140,000 – $175,000
