jchs
Director of Finance & Operations
San Francisco, California · Director · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$195kDetected 20 days ago
Deep LearningFinancial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingQuickBooksHREmployee RelationsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting
About the role
- The Director of Finance & Operations will oversee the school's financial planning, operations, and management practices, working directly with the Head of School and supporting the Board and its Finance Committee.
- Assist the Head of School and Board in long-range strategic financial planning and provide primary staffing for the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees.
- Oversee all financial aspects of the school including operating and capital budgeting, financial reporting, investments, cash management, and annual audit and tax filing processes.
Responsibilities
- The school's Facilities Manager, who manages security and maintenance, currently reports to the Head of School; that reporting line will
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and standard office and financial software tools.
- Experience in human resources desired.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
- experience in an educational institution or nonprofit organization preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field. Master's degree or CPA preferred.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, provide excellent service, and communicate effectively. A good sense of humor and perspective are a plus.
- Compensation & Benefits
- At JCHS, salaries are one component of a compensation package that includes retirement contributions, daily kosher lunch, on-site parking, health, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurance. The anticipated full-time annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Director of Finance & Operations is $170,000 to $195,000 - a range dependent on factors such as the candidate's years of professional experience, advanced training, and progressive educational leadership experience.
- Start date: October 1, 2026 (negotiable for the right candidate)
- Our Community
- As a pluralistic Jewish high school, JCHS students represent the diversity of Jewish practice and identity in the Bay Area. Faculty commitment to the mission of the school is essential, but religious affiliation is not a factor in hiring. We believe our students learn best from a diverse faculty and extended professional community and welcome people of any race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and marital status to come work at JCHS.
Nice to have
- 7+ years of progressive financial and administrative experience
- Master's degree or CPA preferred.
- A good sense of humor and perspective are a plus.
Compensation
- At JCHS, salaries are one component of a compensation package that includes retirement contributions, daily kosher lunch, on-site parking, health, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurance.
- The anticipated full-time annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Director of Finance & Operations is $170,000 to $195,000 - a range dependent on factors such as the candidate's years of professional experience, advanced training, and progressive educational leadership experience.
- Start date: October 1, 2026 (negotiable for the right candidate)
- As a pluralistic Jewish high school, JCHS students represent the diversity of Jewish practice and identity in the Bay Area.
- Faculty commitment to the mission of the school is essential, but religious affiliation is not a factor in hiring.
- Oversee all financial aspects of the school including operating and capital budgeting, financial reporting, investments, cash management, and annual audit and tax filing processes.
Benefits
- JCHS is a unique college preparatory high school committed to integrating deep learning, universal wisdom, and Jewish values.
- We empower each student to embrace their Jewish identity, generate empathy and compassion, delight in lifelong education, and improve the world.
- The DFO will work directly with the Head of School and support the Board of Directors and its Finance Committee, providing administrative leadership, counsel, and strategic financial vision for the school's future.
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