Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Head of School

Direct Reports: Business Office Employees

Primary Function: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for implementing the vision and providing the leadership to effectively manage the business office employees.  The position reports to the Head of School and is an active member of the school’s senior staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for working with the Head of School to develop school's strategy for growth.  Specifically responsible for building financial models (forecasting) tied to the development of strategy.
2. Serve as a member of the senior staff and work closely with the Head of School.
3. Plan and facilitate regular meetings of the Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee.
4. Lead, manage, guide, and evaluate all those who report directly to the CFO.
5. Establish and maintain proper accounting policies and procedures.
6. Build and maintain financial controls and systems.
7. Maintain proper banking relationships.
8. Monitor all sub-contractor, vendor, and contractual relationships.
9. Safeguard all unused checks and credit cards.
10. Create monthly financial statements.
11. In conjunction with members of the senior staff, prepare annual budgets for submission to the Board of Trustees.
12. Maintain and monitor all cash account activity.
13. Responsible for billing and collection of tuition and pledges.
14. Serve as an active member of the Tuition Assistance Committee.

Personal and Professional Profile: 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a born-again Christian exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling and exemplary Biblical lifestyle and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling.

• Evidence of a teachable spirit and general willingness to learn and grow.

• Evidence of strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrate adeptness at problem-solving and conflict resolution.

• Evidence of strong organizational skills and the ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate emotional maturity and stability in dealing with the challenges of life and school.

• Evidence of the ability to maintain confidentiality about school matters.

• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Possess strong computer skills and familiarity with appropriate learning technology.

• Have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and the community.  

Mission Statement:  Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical Truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ.