Strategic Finance & Operations Leader

Episcopal Schools; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Edmond, OK seeks a senior financial officer to lead strategic financial planning, accounting, treasury, and business office operations. This role partners with the Head of School, Finance Committee, and Board to steward budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities include budget creation, tuition strategy, internal controls, audits, and long‑term financial planning for capital projects and endowed funds, ensuring compliance and ethical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 3-5 years of financial management experience preferred in nonprofit or educational settings.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and people skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day accounting, including GL, A/P, A/R, cash receipts, and reconciliations.
• Oversees payroll processing and monthly financial statements for Board reports.
• Leads annual audit and liaises with external auditors and Diocese.
• Manages budget planning, treasury, and procurement policies.
• Oversees tuition billing, endowments, and restricted funds reporting.
• Collaborates with leadership on enrollment projections, fundraising budgets, and capital planning.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and internal controls across the business office.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Nonprofit accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA preferred

Job description

St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Edmond, OK seeks a senior financial officer to lead strategic financial planning, accounting, treasury, and business office operations. This role partners with the Head of School, Finance Committee, and Board to steward budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities include budget creation, tuition strategy, internal controls, audits, and long‑term financial planning for capital projects and endowed funds, ensuring compliance and ethical operations.