Director of Finance

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Director of Finance and Operations for an Atlanta, GA school. The role leads fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance of financial systems, HR, grants, and operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, audits, cash flow, HR/payroll, procurement, and grants management. CPA or strong GAAP experience preferred; MBA preferred. This is a senior leadership role with Board engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• CPA certification highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, implementation, and monitoring with School Leader and Board Finance Committee.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting, purchasing, and reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and timely fiscal reporting deadlines.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, forecasts, and reports.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and purchasing procedures with internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and address findings.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, and grant funds for stability.
• Oversee HR and payroll functions, ensuring DOE compliance.
• Support staff recruitment, onboarding, and personnel documentation.
• Administer benefits and compensation with external providers.
• Oversee grants budgeting, drawdowns, and documentation.
• Monitor program expenditures to align with grant budgets.
• Oversee daily operations: procurement, vendor contracts, facilities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Grant management

HR/payroll/operational systems

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance and Operations located in Atlanta, GA. The Director of Finance and Operations serves as a senior leader responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance of the school overseeing all of the financial systems, human resources functions, grants management, and operational processes. Primary

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget in collaboration with the School Leader and Board Finance Committee.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and charter requirements, including GAAP and fiscal reporting deadlines.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements, forecasts, and reports
• Manages procurement processes, contracts, and purchasing procedures in accordance with policy and internal controls.
• Coordinates the annual audit and ensures timely resolution of any findings.
• Monitors cash flow, reserves, and grant funds to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Oversee all HR and payroll functions, ensuring compliance with employment law, DOE reporting, and school policy.
• Supports staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel documentation.
• Administer benefits & compensation in coordination with the School Leader & external providers.
• Oversee management of all federal, state, and private grants, including budgeting, drawdowns, and documentation.
• Tracks and monitors program expenditures to ensure alignment with approved grant budgets.
• Oversee daily operational systems including procurement, vendor contracts, and facility maintenance.
• Monitors the school’s insurance coverage, risk management, and emergency response systems.
• Serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Board Finance Committee on fiscal, operational, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. (MBA Preferred)
• Minimum of five years related financial management experience, preferably in education or nonprofit organizations
• CPA Certification highly preferred but not required
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant management.
• Experience managing HR, payroll, and operations systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial software applications.