Job Description:
Start Date: July 1, 2020 Salary: Based on experience Reports directly to: Head of School Department: Business Office/Senior Administrator Job Summary: Reporting to the Head of School, the Chief Financial Officer is an integral part of the senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources of the school, providing or obtaining guidance and direction on a variety of matters including legal issues, school policies and risk management, and supporting the Board of Trustees and committees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Work closely with the Business Office Staff to: ○ Develop, oversee, and ensure implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate financial reporting ○ Oversee business functions, including: student enrollment, tuition billing and collections issues, accounts payable, contracting, payroll, human resources, hiring, accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting and compliance, investments, insurance, and other business administration activities ○ Administer the annual budget and multi-year forecasting process to align with the School's goals and mission and maintain account records related to the School’s budgets ○ Provide financial reports to School leadership and the board ○ Ensure that human resource policies and practices are clearly articulated, consistently applied, and conform to legal requirements ● Oversee major construction projects and work closely with the Director of Facilities to manage the plant budgets, oversee regular maintenance and repairs to the buildings, grounds, and equipment ● Serve as a key strategic advisor to the Head of School, senior administrative leaders, and the Board of Trustees to ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies for the long-term management of the school ● Supervise, mentor and support the Business Office Staff, and Directors of Facilities and Information Technology ● Review, revise, and develop school policies and handbooks for students, families, and employees. ● Participate in the development of school strategy, providing recommendations, financial analysis, projections, and other data to inform the process ● Understand the culture and climate of the School, Virgin Islands community, and the wider educational environment ● Model and foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for all internal and external stakeholders in conducting the School’s business. ● Maintain the highest confidentiality and rights to privacy applicable to individuals and institutional records ● Manage the school’s resources in a prudent manner by establishing appropriate financial controls and procedures ● Communicate clearly and enthusiastically to all staff and stakeholders ● Remain current with business management trends and cultivate professional standards and development by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in local, regional, and national professional organizations |