Strategic Finance & Operations Director

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Winhall (VT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratton Mountain School in Vermont seeks an experienced Director of Finance and Business Operations to lead the school’s financial management and business office. The role reports to the Head of School and supervises a small business office team, shaping multiyear plans and operational excellence.

The successful candidate translates financial information into clear recommendations for leadership and board, manages cash flow, forecasting, and capital investments, and works with QuickBooks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Progressive financial management experience including budgets, reporting, forecasting, and staff supervision.
• CPA, MBA or another relevant advanced credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial adviser to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees/finance committee.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting processes with school leadership.
• Develop and maintain multiyear financial projections linking enrollment, tuition revenue, staffing, compensation, fundraising, debt, and facilities needs.
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast reflecting seasonal revenue and spending patterns.
• Oversee accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate a team of three to four employees and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate the annual independent financial audit and required financial/tax reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Stratton Mountain School in Vermont seeks an experienced Director of Finance and Business Operations to lead the school’s financial management and business office. The role reports to the Head of School and supervises a small business office team, shaping multiyear plans and operational excellence.

The successful candidate translates financial information into clear recommendations for leadership and board, manages cash flow, forecasting, and capital investments, and works with QuickBooks and