Breakwater Learning is an educational nonprofit organization consisting of an independent day school, an enrichment center, and a robust summer camp program. We are seeking a full-time Director of Finance and Operations to join our dedicated team and work closely with the Executive Director and a small team of administrators.

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing Breakwater’s Business Office, which includes Finance, Human Resources, and Facilities. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization’s activities and supporting its mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences.

• To learn more about Breakwater School, Enrichment Center, and Summer Programs, please see our website at http://school.breakwaterlearning.org/

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 

• Supervising Business Office Coordinator in relation to payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and HR responsibilities.
• Processing monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations
• Preparing monthly data for the finance committee meetings
• Prepare for annual audits and work with an auditing firm
• Prepare a yearly budget 
• Supervise and oversee the custodial staff
• Supervise and oversee the Facilities Manager in coordinating maintenance contracts  (plowing/landscaping, disposal/recycling, HVAC, elevator, sprinkler, etc.)
• Assist Facilities Manager in maintaining an annually updated long-term capital improvements document. 
• Participate in the facilities and finance committees at the board level
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when it comes to sensitive discoveries as needed
• Advise the administrative team, when expertise is needed, in terms of pros and cons for certain projects. 
• Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to office@breakwaterschool.org

No phone calls please.

Applications will be reviewed at the time they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Breakwater School is an inclusive and holistic environment constantly striving towards intercultural competency. Ongoing professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion is part of every employee’s ongoing employment. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and maintaining a diverse student population and staff. We encourage artists and educators with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and life experiences to apply for this position. Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• At least 5+ years of experience working in Finance/Accounting
• Bookkeeping experience is essential 
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficiency with HR/Payroll software systems

About Breakwater

Breakwater School is an independent, co-educational day school serving up to 180 students from toddler through 8th grade. Philosophically, Breakwater balances the best of the progressive movement, current research and innovation, with proven traditional practices. Breakwater’s programs are housed in three separate buildings, surrounded by large fields for outdoor play, and supplemented by a 21 acre nature preserve. The school is located in Portland, Maine’s largest city, near many excellent institutions of higher learning. Portland offers a superb quality of life with easy access to Maine’s scenic and recreational wonders, and many cultural, educational, and economic amenities.

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