Director of Finance and Accounting
St. Stephen's Episcopal School · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Areas of Responsibility
Financial Accounting and Internal Controls
- Hold primary responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the school’s financial accounting and reporting.
- Oversee all core accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, purchasing, payroll coordination, taxes, and related systems.
- Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP, FASB, and AICPA standards.
- Review monthly reconciliations and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
Budgeting, Analysis, and Decision Support
- Partner with the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations (AHOSF&O) on the annual operating budget and multi-year financial projections.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights into financial performance and trends.
- Support internal stakeholders with accurate financial data and analysis related to strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and manage a well-organized, timely annual audit process.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; recommend and implement improvements as needed.
- Cook up risk management efforts, including insurance renewals and certificates of insurance.
Endowment, Investments, and External Reporting
- Oversee endowment and investment accounting and reporting, including reconciliation of Fundriver.
- Prepare and submit financial and operational surveys for organizations such as NAIS/DASL, NBOA/BIIS, SAES, ISAS, and Commonfund.
- Develop financial benchmarks and comparative analyses in collaboration with the AHOSF&O.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Directly supervise the Senior Accountant, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Serve as a collaborative and trusted financial partner to colleagues across the school.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five years of public accounting experience with nonprofit clients and/or five years of progressively responsible nonprofit or independent school accounting leadership experience.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; school-based accounting systems preferred.