JOB DESCRIPTION

Pardes Jewish Day School is a premier Jewish independent school for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, founded in 1993. Pardes is the largest Jewish Day School in Arizona, located in Scottsdale. The School prepares students to become outstanding members of society through a rigorous secular and Judaic education, a nurturing community, and a foundation in Judaism that welcomes all Jewish traditions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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  Must hold fingerprint and background clearance checks and always maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card when employed by the school.
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  May be required to work outside normal working hours.
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  May be required to travel to perform work functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field
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  Skills: Must have experience with managing financial software applications, advanced spreadsheet skills required; experience with Veracross or other school management software preferred
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  Abilities and interests: A desire to support and move forward Jewish Day School Education; an unwavering commitment to Pardes Jewish Day School’s mission
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  Professional Certification: CPA preferred
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  Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of nonprofit financial leadership required
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  Personal qualities: Integrity, credibility, a collaborative style, and strong interpersonal and communication skills

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Collaborate with the HOS to design a dynamic, responsive business office that is efficient, economical and serves the needs of a growing, maturing school
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  Oversee the financial budgeting and reporting of the school by managing the accounting and internal controls of the Business Office, including monthly balance sheets, income statements, reconciliations, and cash balance in accordance with GAAP
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  Develop financial policies, and procedures, to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate reporting related to tuition, collection, accounts payable, contracting, payroll, regulatory reporting and compliance, reporting, and business administration activities.
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  Work with the HOS to further the financial goals of the school by way of endowment building, financial goal setting, and budget holder engagement.
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  Collaborate with and assist the HOS and the board of trustees in meeting fiduciary responsibilities.
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  Serve as the staff coordinator/facilitator for the Finance Committee (and related committees)
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  Provide accurate reporting of finances to the HOS, Financial Committee Chair, and Board as needed, calendared and otherwise
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  Make recommendations regarding budget matters, including:
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  Tuition
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  Salaries & Benefits: Keep employee benefits and compensation at the forefront of budget management with an eye toward retention and recruitment
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  Savings vehicle and investments
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  Work with the school’s accounting firm to produce the annual 990 and an annual audit
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  Prepare a yearly budget with monthly variance review, and reporting
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  Prepare financial forecasts as needed
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  Liaise with the Finance Committee – work with the Treasurer (Chair of the Finance Committee) on agenda, research, reporting
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  Develop knowledge of Arizona Student Tuition Organizations (STO), manage financial aid funding availability with STOs, parent support through the application process, the establishment of award criteria, and issuance of the awards
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  Oversee risk management - a collaboration with professional insurance agents to ensure proper coverage to protect the school
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  Oversee investments
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  Manage compliance matters, including:
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  State business registration

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  Health department certifications

Fire and safety codes

• Consider RFPs for new vendors as is appropriate

• Maintain direct connections with :

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  Arizona’s Student Tuition Organizations

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  The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
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  Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Serve as a role model to faculty through active participation and leadership opportunities in professional organizations; reads professional publications and maintain professional networks
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  Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of the School
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  Serve as part of an administrative team
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  Attend various meetings, and assist with campus events, including evenings, and an occasional Sunday