Director of Finance
Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA
Mission
Nashoba Brooks School educates children for a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world. The School nurtures students’ growth and character, while fostering the development of each child’s personal excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Summary
Nashoba Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of director of finance. The director of finance is a full-time, 12-month position who reports to the head of school and is responsible for the overall management of the School’s financial resources with an operating budget of approximately $10M. The director of finance is also responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the day-to-day management of human resources and business functions of the School and direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist and Finance Assistant. To view the complete position description, please refer to the School’s employment page.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- 3+ years of management experience preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial planning policies, procedures, practices, as well as accounting and payroll software programs.
- Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a fast-pace, high-performing team.
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail.
- Interest and ability to engage as an active member of a school community.
As an employee of Nashoba Brooks School, the director of finance will model integrity, professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons, as well as a demonstrated commitment to advancing the School’s mission and core values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, empathy, and resilience.
Application
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to: Danielle Heard, Head of School
Email: dof@nashobabrooks.org www.nashobabrooks.org