Chief Financial Officer

Reports to:          Head of School                                                  Status: Full-time

Start date:           August 1, 2022

For nearly 25 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our School - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

THE POSITION

Boulder Country Day’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an inspirational and visionary leader who oversees financial strategy and resource management operations of the School. The CFO plays an important role in the success of the School and is a key participant in the development of the School’s strategic plan, is the School’s primary analyst for financial decisions, and is the chief steward of the School’s financial resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

To illustrate the scope and significance of the position, broad areas of responsibility are listed below: 

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Provides School-wide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of the School’s finances. Manages and actively participates in all Business Office Operations including budgeting and accounting, financial modeling and analysis, payroll/benefits, human resources, risk management, financial assistance, treasury and investment functions.  

• In consultation with the Head of School, the leadership team and the Board of Trustees creates, administers, monitors, and adapts the financial plan, operating and capital budgets and other financial matters as needed.

• Serves as a member of the administrative leadership team, non-voting member of the Board of Trustees, member of the Finance and Facilities committees, and other related task forces as needed. Supports the chairs of these committees and prepares and presents management and board reports.

• Represents the School at various regional, state, and national associations relative to the role of being the CFO.

ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, TREASURY

• Develops annual budgets in conjunction with the Head of School and the School’s leadership team, for presentation to the Board Treasurer, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees.

• Serves as the financial and administrative advisor to the Head of School and provides appropriate financial information to the Board of Trustees.

• Coordinates, manages and actively participates in the year-end audit process. Works with the auditors to ensure compliance with applicable accounting procedures and standards.

• Establishes policies, procedures, standards and strategies for areas of responsibility and provides adequate internal control capabilities and strengths to safeguard the School’s assets.

• Manages the administration of the School’s bank and investment accounts.  Serves as the primary liaison for the School’s banking relationships and asset managers.

• Manages the timely and accurate filing of all tax and fiduciary filings with the IRS and State agencies as well as stay in accordance with GAAP for financial reporting purposes.  

• Evaluates and improves financial systems, operations and controls by adopting best practices and effectively utilizing technology.

• Supports the Development Office regarding the Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, special events and all other donations.

•  Plays a key role in the School’s Dining Commons construction project. Works closely with the Project Managers and Architects, provides assistance with obtaining required documentation and internally manages the billings, payments and cost tracking for the project. Will serve as liaison to food service operations once they commence.

•  Supports the re-enrollment process for students in conjunction with the Admission Office.

• Manages the Financial Assistance process including the review of applications, determining the awards, and distributing award letters. Collaborates with the Admissions Director throughout the process. 

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures the School maintains the appropriate levels of insurance to protect the property and cover the liability of the School by working with the brokers on the insurance portfolio, including workers compensation.

• Understands and responds to changes in School law and regulations.

• Coordinates required trainings for all employees per the employee handbook.

•  Ensures that background checks are up to date for all required constituents.

• Assists with the Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plan.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

• Ensures the School’s employment policies are fair and consistent for all employee groups, in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and responsible for updating the Employee Handbooks.

• Plan Benefit Administrator for all employee benefit programs. Responsible for the annual benefit renewals and updates.

• Assists with the development and management of an employee wellness program.

• Manages the data collection for salary benchmarking and employment offers.

• Oversees and actively participates in the hiring, onboarding, and separation of employees.

• Maintains a relationship with legal counsel for personnel matters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Manager

• Business Office Assistant

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s Degree in Business Administration or CPA preferred

• 7 years of experience creating and executing financial planning and management strategies, non-profit and School environment experience desired

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and proactively with all members of the community, the Head of School, and the Board of Trustees.

• Successfully pass background checks required by the School.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range $130,000-$185,000—dependent on qualifications and experience. This is a fully benefited position including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403b match, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and vacation/sick leave.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

Members of the BCD Administrative Leadership Team:

• Model balance, are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of School

• Believe leadership is a privilege; we act with integrity, transparency, and dedication in our service to others.

• Create and nurture a joyful, authentic, and balanced environment for faculty, staff, students, and families

• Cultivate trust; we are accountable and embody vulnerability, kindness, and respect

• Have a growth mindset; we are strategic, tactical, visionary, and proactive

• Support and encourage risk-taking and innovation in the pursuit of excellence

• Recognize strength in diversity; we actively foster a safe and equitable community

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment

Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our School community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

BCD’s CFO follows a full year School schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to [email protected]

 *2022-2023*

Fountain Valley School is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding/day school enrolling 230 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors in a diverse community to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. This position reports directly to the chair of the fine arts department, and is responsible for teaching instrumental classes to students in 9-12 grade. 

General Duties:

• Teach 4 sections of music.
• Serve as a collaborative team member of the Fine Arts department with a focus on inspired and hands-on teaching.
• In collaboration with the department chair and other faculty maintain an up-to-date scope and sequence document for the music department and work to stay current with best teaching practices.

Other Duties:

• Coach two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities.
• Serve as an adviser to approximately six students.
• Participate in a class level retreat along with other faculty members.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Participate in co-leading an Interim trip (Spring experiential learning trip)
• Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight duty team (1 weeknight a week, and 9 weekends a year)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop a constructive, learning-centered teacher/student rapport with teenagers from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Stay current with trends in music education, and best practices centered on project-based learning with emphasis on inquiry and student-driven learning.

• Ability to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in a team environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Educational Suite Apps preferred.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in music; advanced degree and experience with classroom teaching and working with students and adults in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred.

Working Conditions: 

• Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/or evidence vaccination is in process.  The school will make reasonable accommodations for applicants who require a medical or religious exemption.
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lb.
• Attendance at certain community events will be required.
• Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors, and all other employees. 

Salary Range:  $36,000 - $42,000 depending on experience and degrees

Benefits

Culture:

FVS’ Core Values are courage, open-mindedness, self-reliance, curiosity, and compassion. FVS supports a culture of communication and collaboration with the intent of creating an environment of predictability and support for our students, parents, and colleagues.  FVS employees celebrate diversity, participate fully in the school community, embrace the power of the prairie, the peaks, and the music of the School. FVS teaching faculty challenge students, create opportunities for learning and growth beyond the academic day, employ innovative teaching methods, and pursue professional and personal development through lifelong learning. 

Mission:

Fountain Valley School of Colorado provides a transformative curriculum in a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically, become leaders, and live by our core values: Courage, Compassion, Curiosity, Self-Reliance, Open-Mindedness.

Contact:

Send letter of application, resume and list of three professional references to:

Amanda Dedrick

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO 80911

fax 719.392.6138

E-mail: [email protected]