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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Founded in 1975, located in the scenic westside of Petaluma, California, The Spring Hill School is a coeducational, independent day school for grades Preschool-9th grade. The Spring Hill School values a relational-based, global education with a rigorous academic program, exceptional faculty, and a distinctive community and collaboration campus culture. Our average class size is 15. 

www.thespringhillschoool.org
Director of Finance and Operations

Purpose: Responsible for leading the Finance/Accounting functions for The Spring Hill School

This position reports to the Head of School, is a member of the School’s Leadership Team, and serves as chief staff liaison to Board committees, including but not limited to the Finance, Audit, Building and Grounds committees, working closely with Committee chairs and organizing agendas and meeting materials and presenting at meetings.

Classification: Salary - Exempt

Essential Functions      

Accounting:

• Produce monthly financial statements, including a Narrative, Profit & Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet overall and by campus with supporting documents
• Develop annual budget for all three campuses
• Cash Management that includes daily monitoring of all bank accounts and cash flows, ensuring cash stability
• Process all billings and follow up on accounts receivable
• Process payroll and accounts payable, including monthly VISA statements
• Set up Smart Tuition for each family each year and as needed additions and adjustments
• Set up all Full Pay and Partial Pay invoices annually
• Process all deposits
• Manage tuition insurance program
• Support for Annual Audit performed by an outside firm

 Human Resources:

• Review and administration of employee benefits
• Onboard new employee’s
• Create all employee contracts annually
• Manage Worker's Compensation plan and incidents

Enrollment:

• Produce student contracts annually and throughout the year as needed
• Maintain Master Student file
• Create Tuition information for parents

Operations:

• Liability Insurance that includes General, D&O, Umbrella, Commercial Property, Auto, Educators Professional and Accident policies
• Approve Supply Ordering for all three campuses
• Three campuses' maintenance management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of management-level experience in areas of finance and operations, preferably in an educational, not-for-profit, or mission-aligned organization
• Previous supervisory and governance experience, preferably in an educational, not-for-profit, or mission-aligned organization
• A comprehensive skill set for oversight of financial reporting, budgets, investment and endowment strategy, accounting, facilities, construction and project management, HR, technology, and risk management
• The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver and an enthusiastic team player with exceptional oral and written communication skills
• An open mind that asks questions, learns from others, and brings a collaborative and respectful approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, and QuickBooks.

Application Materials:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a:

• cover letter;
• resume;

Please apply via the online platform or send all materials in PDF format via email to tracy@thespringhillschool.org.  Please, no phone inquiries. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Spring School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), gender, gender identity (defined as each person s internal understanding of their gender), gender expression (a person s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person s sex assigned at birth), sexual orientation, national and (or) ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, sex (including pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) genetic information or characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

About The Spring Hill School

The Spring Hill School is an independent school that believes in developing the whole child by providing strong academics and social-emotional learning to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our guiding values are: The Unique Potential of Each Child, Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Community & Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Engagement. Teachers at The Spring Hill School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the school community who work together to offer an engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. We support our students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and faculty based on honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are a dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to create cross-curricular learning for all grade levels and maintain a positive work environment for all.

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