Background on Peregrine School
Peregrine School is a nonprofit, independent school whose mission is to educate creative, critical thinkers.
Peregrine strives to provide children with the richest and most rigorous developmentally appropriate experience possible, honoring both the spirit of childhood and the vast possibilities for human development.
Peregrine School serves children ages 12 months to 6th grade; with ratios of 1:4, 1:6, and 1:8 in our Early Childhood Centers; and 1:10 and 1:14 in our Elementary School.
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Summary of Job Description
The Financial Director is responsible for the long-term financial health of Peregrine School.
This position establishes strategies, oversees the financial operations, produces accurate reports, and evaluates current operations to increase efficiency.
This position also works closely with the Board and school leadership to ensure that the mission, philosophy, and values of Peregrine School are supported.
This position reports to the Administrative Director.
Responsibilities
General Duties
General bookkeeping, including but not limited to
Record transactions accurately
Manage accounts payables and accounts receivable, e.
g.
, tuition
Follow-up on outstanding accounts
Perform bank reconciliation
Conduct checks and balances on GL accounts
Monitor cash flow and financial transactions, including departmental budgets
Direct financial planning and strategy
Prepare forecasts
Prepare budgets, e.
g.
, annual and departmental
Oversee audit and tax functions
Develop and implement fiscal policies, e.
g.
, employment agreements, admissions agreements,
implementation of state and federal labor laws
Manage internal controls
Review and negotiate vendor contracts
Oversee all communication pertaining to school finances
Perform general clerical duties, e.
g.
, filing, photocopying, and faxing
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Development
Collaborate with school leadership on development efforts
Support fundraising efforts, e.
g.
, record donations, issue tax receipts and thank you letters
Leadership
Work with school leadership and the Board to set strategic goals for the school
Work with school leadership on policy setting and understanding operational impacts
Present financial updates to the Board
Chair the Board appointed Finance Committee
College degree in accounting or related field required
Three years or more bookkeeping experience
Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks
Acute attention to detail
Proficient at data entry
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and provide a high level of customer service
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
Good judgment, with the ability to make sound decisions and to ask for guidance as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Works well in a busy, dynamic environment
Ability to use information, computer technology, and standard computer programs such as the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
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