The Director of Finance & Operations ("DFO") is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Head of School while also serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees for Finance & Operations of the School. The DFO shall have a strong working partnership with the Head of School to ensure that the educational goals of the School are supported by its business and fiscal goals. To this end, the DFO is responsible for managing the following functional areas within the Business Office: Accounting, Tuition Management (FACTS), Human Resources/Payroll, IT Administration, and Facilities Management. 

The position is primarily responsible for the professional management of the accounting, fiscal, and operational duties to help ensure the fiscal health of the School. To achieve this objective, the DFO is responsible for the oversight, enhancement, and implementation of financial reporting systems and internal controls that deliver accurate and timely formal reporting statements and related financial reports for both the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

The DFO works with the Directors of Academics, Admissions, and Development to provide support in the areas of admissions, re-enrollment, and fundraising. Lastly, the DFO must enjoy strong working relationships with Board members, the Head of School, administrators, faculty, Church staff, maintenance staff, PTA, and the parental community, at large. 

Qualifications:

• The position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of experience in accounting and management. Experience in a not-for-profit environment is preferred. Experience in an independent school environment is a plus. 
• BA required, MA a plus
• The ideal candidate should be highly skilled in the following areas: leadership, communication, inter-personal relationship building, problem-solving, multi-tasking, conflict resolution, and independent decision making, while demonstrating sound professional judgement behavior.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO is a plus.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Suite of products is essential. Working knowledge of FACTS Tuition Management is also needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the monthly and annual financial reporting package is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage & perform all aspects of the receivables and payables processes.
• Manage & perform all aspects of Human Resources including payroll, health benefits plans, retirement plans, onboarding/terminating new employees.
• Execute monthly payroll for all employees.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of the annual audit.
• Lead the preparation of the School's annual budget process.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, including the management of large and small construction projects.
• Oversee facilities, campus maintenance and planning including oversight of the Facilities Manager.
• Oversee Technology management and maintenance including device management, technology planning and IT services.
• Serve on the Board of Trustees Finance Committee, the Joint Finance Committee (with the Church), Joint Buildings & Grounds Committee (with the Church) and Financial Aid Committee.

St. Martin's seeks professionals who demonstrate lifelong learning, equity and inclusion, leadership, creativity and innovation, collaboration, community and service-mindedness, and warmth. St. Martin's is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. Compensation aligns with AIMS medians for comparable schools.

St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School is an accredited, co-educational independent day school enrolling 250 students (Preschool-8th). St. Martin's promotes a love of inquiry, a sustaining faith, a call to service, and a generous spirit open to new ideas. SMES encourages each individual to grow in confidence, compassion, and character.

Please forward a resume and reference list to:

Kathy Mahar

Interim Head of School

kmahar@stmartinsmd.org