Director of Finance

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohelet Yeshiva in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, seeks a Finance Director to lead financial planning, budgeting, and operations for a premier K-12 school. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in finance to advise administration and drive fiscal health.

The Finance Director will oversee budgeting, compliance with regulations, and relationships with auditors, banks, and vendors, while supervising accounting and payroll staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and operations of the school
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to the administration
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
• Collaborate with department heads to implement financial plans and monitor progress
• Conduct financial analyses and present findings to the Board of Trustees and senior leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and vendors
• Manage and supervise accounting, payroll, and other financial staff

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Finance Director

Merion Station, Pennsylvania, United States

Kohelet Yeshiva, a premier Modern Orthodox K-12 yeshiva day school, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to join our team. As a Finance Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of our school.

About Kohelet Yeshiva

Kohelet Yeshiva is a warm and embracing Modern Orthodox K-12 yeshiva day school committed to cultivating Bnei and Bnot Torah who think critically and creatively while exuding confidence and compassion. Our Elementary and Middle School Divisions, Kohelet Yeshiva Lab School and Kohelet Yeshiva Middle School, utilize replicable, empirically supported, student-centered methods of pedagogy to maximize learning for all students in both Judaic and General Studies and advance the field of Jewish Education. Our High School division, Kohelet Yeshiva High School, builds on these foundations by nurturing the talents and potential of every student while equipping them with the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed and to lead in the best yeshivot and seminaries, the finest colleges and universities, and well beyond.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and operations of the school
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to the administration
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
• Collaborate with department heads to implement financial plans and monitor progress
• Conduct financial analyses and present findings to the Board of Trustees and senior leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and vendors
• Manage and supervise accounting, payroll, and other financial staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in financial software and systems

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the community