Careers

 
Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director of Finance is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for strategically leading the financial health of the school. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee school business functions, including tuition billing and collection, accounts payable, payroll, accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting and compliance, and other business administration activities.
• Strategically develop and administer the annual budget and multi-year forecasting process to align with the school's goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school’s budget.
• Responsible for drafting reports and briefing financial health to school leadership and the Board.
• Participate and lead in the development of school strategy, providing recommendations, financial analysis, projections, and other critical information to inform the process.
• Collaborate with and advise the Head of School and the Board of Trustees in meeting fiduciary responsibilities.
• Understand and foster the culture and climate of the school and the wider educational environment.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop direct reports, providing constructive and timely feedback. Model and foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents, and students in the conduct of the school’s business.
• Communicate clearly, transparently, and enthusiastically to all staff and stakeholders.
• Thought leader in business management trends and cultivate professional standards and development by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in local, regional, and national professional organizations.

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY
Pembroke Hill School is committed to a culture that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve students from diverse backgrounds and seek to hire a diverse faculty and staff. This includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, divers-ability, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, and national identity. Applicants must be committed to and passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion to contribute to academic success with inclusive excellence. Our aspirations include fostering the development of a school community that cultivates cultural humility. We promote self- awareness, knowledge of cultural and intellectual diversity and a willingness to advocate for others.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
EFL Associates, a search firm, is assisting Pembroke Hill School with this important search. All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
• STEP 1: Complete a brief online application (2-3 minutes): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHDirFin
• STEP 2: Send us your letter of interest and résumé or curriculum vitae:  Send in PDF format please,  Send to ApplyEFL@EFLAssociates.com, Email subject line should read Pembroke Hill Dir of Finance

• A bachelor’s degree, accounting, or finance preferred. Master’s preferred.
• Five years of experience in finance/accounting
• Proven success in a senior administrative role, preferably working with a Board

• Demonstrated leadership qualities – organizing people and processes
• High ethical standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other school community members
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style