Finance Director: Lead School Finance & Growth

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

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.