Director of Finance

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Presbyterian School, a coeducational, Christian independent school in Memphis, TN, seeks a full-time, 12-month Director of Finance to join the Administrative Team. The Director will provide strategic financial leadership, report to the Head of School, and work with the Finance Committee to ensure fiscal health.

Requirements include at least ten years in accounting/financial management, a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, and proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel,

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of professional accounting or financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, purchasing, and monthly financial reporting.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget in partnership with the Head of School and Finance Committee.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with the independent audit firm on the annual financial audit.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits, and related financial records.
• Oversee tuition management, collection, and financial aid.

Skills

Accounting management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cash management

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Workspace

Blackbaud

501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Workspace

Blackbaud

Job description

Director of Finance

Woodland Presbyterian School, a coeducational, Christian independent school serving approximately 350 students in 2K through 8th grade, seeks a full-time, 12-month Director of Finance to join the Administrative Team.

The Director of Finance is a key member of Woodland's leadership team and provides strategic financial leadership for the school. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director works closely with the Board of Trustees Finance Committee to ensure the school's financial health, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

Must begin training in early October 2026 and assume full‑time responsibilities by October 19, 2026.

Successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate exceptional integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Have a minimum of ten years of professional accounting or financial management experience, preferably including leadership experience.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Be proficient with QuickBooks, Excel, Google Workspace, and school information systems such as Blackbaud.
• Have experience with or a strong understanding of 501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.
• Ideally have experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or other mission‑driven organization.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding employee, family, financial aid, tuition, and donor information.

The Director of Finance oversees the school's business office and is responsible for:

• General accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, purchasing, and monthly financial reporting to the Head of School and Finance Committee.
• Developing and monitoring the annual budget in partnership with the Head of School and Finance Committee.
• Providing financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Coordinating and working closely with the school's independent audit firm on the annual financial audit.
• Overseeing payroll, employee benefits, and related financial records.
• Overseeing the financial components of tuition management, collection, and financial aid.
• Serving as a member of the Financial Aid Committee.
• Working with the Director of Development to maintain accurate records for Annual Fund, capital campaign, and other charitable contributions.
• Maintaining appropriate financial controls and ensuring compliance with school policies and applicable regulations.
• Overseeing business office procedures, purchasing, vendor relationships, and financial processes.
• Serving as a trusted financial adviser to the Head of School and working collaboratively with the Administrative Team and Board Finance Committee.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119

Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.