Boston College High School, Boston MA is looking for an Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Edge)

Carlene Johnson

Position Title: Assistant Director of Finance

Reports to: Director of Finance

Position Summary: The Assistant Director has a deep understanding of accounting procedures and GAAP and is responsible for the daily accounting operations and supervision of the accounting and payroll team. This role is integral to the successful financial operations at Boston College High School and is the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies. This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the Director on all financial and operational matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing journal entries and assisting staff on account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and manage operating cash accounts on a daily basis.
• Oversee the production and posting of all routine, non-investment journal entries posted to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers for: receivables, payables, and fixed assets. Provide routine quarterly reports to the Director of Finance for review.
• Responsible for completion and oversight of month-end, quarterly, and annual closing duties.
• Production of supporting schedules.
• Work with the Director on production of routine financial statements.
• Perform gift reconciliations in concert with the School’s Advancement department and maintain accurate database of contributions receivable.
• Assist the Director with the coordination and completion of the annual audit, including preparing workpapers and other deliverables as assigned.
• Maintain proper internal controls among staff functions and recommend changes to ensure proper controls.
• Perform routine accounting duties for related-entity, Monan Park LLC.
• On a daily basis, update the cash reports for each of the School’s bank accounts.
• Assist the Director of Finance on the creation of the annual budget.
• Supervise and provide direction for up to three direct reports covering the areas of accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and student accounts receivable.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role including. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analytics. Experience with Blackbaud Accounting Software, preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to make recommendations and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to work closely with many people throughout the BC High community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Up to three (3) direct reports. Payroll & Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Student Billing & Receivables Specialist.

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