Chief Financial Officer

Héroux-Devtek Spain; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance team, ensure GAAP compliance, oversee month-end close, internal controls, financial reporting, and coordination of the annual audit for a private Christian school serving Pre-K through 12th grade.

The CFO will supervise accounting staff, develop and monitor the annual budget, provide financial analysis and reporting to administrators and the school board, manage cash flow and investments, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or equivalent is required, advanced degree preferred.
• Five plus years of relevant accounting and management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, QuickBooks, Paylocity, and FACTS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff and coordinate month-end close.
• Perform month-end close and reconciliation processes.
• Provide financial analysis for decision makers and prepare reports.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget; monitor budget activity.

Skills

Communication

Math

MS Office

Internal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

General Ledger

QuickBooks

Paylocity

FACTS

Job description

Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Staff

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the coordination and direction of the financial operations in a manner that complies with applicable laws and regulations. This position is responsible for all accounting related activities, including month-end close, internal controls, financial reporting, and the annual audit. All duties are to be performed in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

ABOUT RCS:

Resurrection Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory school located in Loveland, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by Rez.Church, Resurrection Christian School serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade. RCS is the largest Christian school in Northern Colorado, serving nearly 900 families from 19 communities over a 25-mile radius. School enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year was approximately 1,350 students. RCS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); AdvancED.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of the district's accounting staff.
• Perform month-end accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Provide financial analysis for decision makers.
• Prepare financial information and reports including spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and written presentation materials to reflect the financial condition of the school.
• Provide consultation to administrators and school board on findings and make suggestions for improvement or changes.
• Ensure an efficient flow of financial reports and provide financial analysis of the monthly financial reporting to the Principals, Directors and Superintendent.
• Provide department-wide reporting to support budget owners and operational decision-making.
• Provide regular reporting to the Board of Directors on the financial condition of the school.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by the Superintendent, Board, or other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget. Advise departments on the budget processes and requirements.
• Monitor budget activity throughout the year. Promote alignment of budget to actual activities.
• Develop budget forms, documents, timetables, and budget request reviews.
• Ensure the validity of financial data by establishing procedures and processes for recording, balancing, and/or verifying general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate and manage activities related to month-end and end of year closing.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee an effective system of internal controls.
• Ensure all local, state, and federal reporting is completed.
• Perform cash management duties, manage district's investments and cash flow needs.
• Ensures payroll preparation and payout abides by all State and Federal laws.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the point person to facilitate and perform all aspects of the annual financial audit, including coordinating with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist the HR Coordinator with the annual 403(b) plan audit.
• Serve as the point person and assist the third-party firm with preparation of the Form 990.
• Perform all reporting and tracking for grant and contractor agreements.
• Ensure completion of the annual Form 5500 filing.
• Review the benefit program offerings and make recommendations to the Superintendent when revisions are necessary.
• Oversee the administration and compliance of the benefit programs while working directly with the insurance brokers and plan providers.
• Review and analyze information pertinent to the bid and proposal process, premium rate renewal calculations, contract negotiations and the selection and implementation of the plan design of all benefit offerings.
• Provide advice and counsel to employees on benefit related issues in accordance with the Summary Plan Descriptions.
• Oversees the employee benefit enrollment processes for compliance with federal ACA requirements and rules.
• Manage the retirement plan for compliance of all State and Federal regulations.
• Serve as fiduciary for the 403(b) retirement plan.

Human Resources

• Collaborate with other directors in the determination of needs for full time equivalency positions, job descriptions and relevant qualifications.
• Oversee the hiring process to ensure the proper hiring procedures and background screens are followed for all positions.
• Oversee the tracking, compliance and completion of staff licensing and credentialing; annual evaluations; contract issuance; and retirement and termination processes.

SKILLS:

• Skilled at effective oral and written communication.
• Skilled at basic math.
• Skilled at personal computer and keyboarding.
• Skilled at customer service including attentive and active listening with all staff, students, parent/guardians and community members.
• Skilled at critical thinking and problem solving.
• Skilled at time management, organizational and planning processes.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the Colorado Board of Education and ACSI Practices in Christian Schools.
• Knowledge of operating personal computers, peripherals and typical office equipment.
• Knowledge of integrated financial management systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other department related software packages.

ABILITIES:

• Able to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Able to be flexible in times of change and adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Able to take initiative and plan ahead.
• Able to maintain a good attitude while working under pressure and diffuse stressful situations.
• Able to diffuse and manage stressful situations.
• Able to work in a team environment and works effectively with other departments to accomplish goals.
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

OTHER:

• All other duties designated.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

All employees working 30 or more hours per work week are considered full-time and eligible to receive the benefits listed in the Benefits section. Benefits are available the first day of the month following the hire date.

• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or equivalent is required, advanced degree in management and accounting preferred. Five plus years of relevant accounting and management experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, QuickBooks, Paylocity, and FACTS experience is a plus.

Must have excellent planning skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and able to adapt to changing environments and priorities. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work productively and meet benchmarks and goals in a timely fashion. Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and management skills are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Chief Financial Officer position requires intermittent physical activity including standing, walking, bending kneeling, stooping, crouching and lifting of up to 40lbs on occasion. Must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must possess normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.