Chief Financial Officer : School Setting

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Department Head of Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Job Description Fulfillment of Mission

The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization that manages multiple charter schools. The following mission outlines the expectations of all employees at the school level as well as employees of The Roger Bacon Academy in providing support to the schools.

Our understandings of humankind and our universe are expressed and communicated through all of our arts and sciences. Each method of expression language, painting, music, mathematics, and science has its rules and techniques for effectively communicating these ideas and understandings.

These rules and techniques are the bridges over which ideas must be communicated from one generation to the next.

Thus, our Mission is :

• To teach the rules and techniques for effective expression and communication in the arts and sciences.
• To communicate, by these arts and sciences, our understandings of the universe and our role in it.
• To instill a love of learning and discovery justifying a lifelong dedication to health, truth, and virtue.

Paramount for every job at every level on every campus is the fulfillment of this Mission.

Job Priorities

This Mission is furthered in accordance with the priorities observed in all aspects of school life : Safety, Character, and Scholarship and an unfailing adherence to the School Pledge.

Department Head of Administration / Chief Financial Officer Job Responsibilities

Purpose :

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of The Roger Bacon Academy, the Department Head of Administration / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will set the financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, The Roger Bacon Academys overall strategy. S / he will lead and develop the Finance Operations function which oversees and manages all finance, accounting and reporting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, and profit and loss reporting. The CFO oversees all activities related to annual regulatory audits, tax compliance, and cash flow planning. S / he ensures that the required systems, policies and procedures are in place to support effective, efficient and compliant finance operations. The CFO will assist with development and execution of strategic initiatives and long-term planning efforts. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will work closely with department heads and the school board of directors.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Other Duties :

The position of Department Head of Administration / CFO will be required to travel as needed to the campuses of the schools managed by The Roger Bacon Academy. Additionally, the position is a 12-month RBA position and follows the RBA calendar.

Qualifications

The Department Head of Administration / Chief Financial Officer will have the following experience and attributes :