Finance Director
Reports to: Head of School
Location: 5363 North Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI
Job Description
Position Summary:
This role averages 30 hours per week, depending on the time of year. The Finance Director is a key member of the school’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the school. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and managing resources in alignment with the school’s mission and Montessori principles. The Finance Director works closely with school leadership and the Board of Directors to support thoughtful financial stewardship and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy and Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process
- Provide financial forecasting and scenario planning ot guide leadership decisions.
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Maintain financial records and ensure timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Present financial reports to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
- Monitor and report on performance against budget, identifying and explaining variances.
- Tuition & Enrollment Financial Oversight
- Oversee and review tuition billing, receivables, and accounts payable as prepared by the office manager.
- Create tuition agreements and serve on the tuition assistance committee
- Audit & Tax
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
- Human Resources & Benefits Collaboration
- Collaborate with HR in the administration of payroll, benefits, and retirement plans.
- Create faculty and staff contracts
- Support compensation planning and personnel budgeting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
Interested parties should email Michele Shane, michele@traversechildrenshouse.org, with a resume and cover letter.
Classroom Support in Various Age Groups
We are currently hiring for the upcoming 25-26 School Year. All roles are year-round, spanning August to August. We have full-time and part-time positions available. Classroom staff in these roles support the lead Guide in classroom tasks and helping the students. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and the hours for each role vary. We offer competitive pay and a range of benefits. For additional information on specific roles available or job descriptions, please email Kim Gallagher, kim@traversechildrenshouse.org, or call Kim at 231-929-9325.
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