Director of Finance and Operations

About the role

The Director of Finance and Operations is the senior administrative leader of the financial and business operations of Fayetteville Academy. The role upholds the Academy’s mission and provides strategic and operational leadership across budgeting, financial management, risk management, human resources, purchasing, insurance, compliance, and other business functions.

This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month administrative position reporting directly to the Head of School. The Director works closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and other school leaders. The role ensures school resources are managed responsibly and operational systems support student learning, faculty and staff, and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual operating budget with the Head of School and Board Finance Committee.
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, reserves, and financial performance throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintain internal financial controls and sound accounting practices.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking, cash management, and general ledger functions.
• Coordinate the annual audit and serve as the primary liaison with the school’s independent auditors.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, analyses, and other reports for decision-making.
• Develop multi-year financial projections and assist with long-range financial planning.
• Monitor tuition revenue, financial aid expenditures, and other significant school revenue sources.
• Partner with the Admissions and Enrollment teams on enrollment and tuition revenue projections.

Key facts

• This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month administrative position.
• The position reports directly to the Head of School.
• The role leads financial and business operations at Fayetteville Academy.