Reports to: Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Classification: Full-time

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues. Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting functions of the Business Office and work with other staff members to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and support financial analysis for leadership.
• Coordinate the annual audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support the CFOO in various areas, including the preparation of financial analyses for the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
• Assist with student billing and collections, as needed.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on enrollment contracts and financial aid accounting.
• Work closely with the Philanthropy and Engagement Office on gift accounting, gift pledges, releases, and funds within the endowment.
• Monitor and report on budgets of internal school departments.
• Manage cash and credit card accounting, supervise accounts payable, perform bank reconciliations, and make other monthly journal entries.
• Maintain internal financial controls and organize financial documentation.
• Oversee nonprofit compliance and filings, including IRS Form 990.
• Other tasks and projects in the business office as assigned by the CFOO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business. CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 7-10 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or independent school settings.
• Strong analytical & computation skills and high proficiency with technology, including Excel and accounting software, preferably Blackbaud Financial Edge.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a sense of humor.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience. 

Please visit our Working at Beaver webpage for information about benefits and more.

Beaver Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, handicap status, national origin, ethnicity, military veteran status, or other legally protected status in hiring or other employment practices.

About Beaver Country Day School

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920, we strive to expand the nature of school, propelled by our progressive roots, innovative educational philosophy, and student-centered approach. Our location and philosophy allow us extraordinary opportunities to broaden the students’ learning through experiences all over the greater Boston area. We combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching not just content, but also on how to put it to use effectively. The school fosters a joyful environment where risk-taking and authenticity are encouraged, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

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