Director of Finance

Ravenscroft•Raleigh, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ravenscroft is seeking a Director of Finance in the Business Office. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position reporting to the Associate Head of School for Business Affairs (CFOO). This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader who thrives on building strong systems from the ground up. Ravenscroft is a thriving PK–12 school of 1,250 students in Raleigh, and the incoming Director will lead the School's accounting operations while designing the modern systems, policies, and practices that will serve Ravenscroft for years to come.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least three in a controller, director of finance, or equivalent leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading a financial system implementation, conversion, or significant process redesign
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting
Proven ownership of the monthly and annual close, reconciliations, and audit preparation
Supervisory experience and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
Independent school, higher education, or other nonprofit finance experience
Experience with platforms such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Veracross, or comparable general ledger, tuition billing, and payroll systems
Experience implementing accounts payable automation, expense management, or purchasing workflow tools
Familiarity with endowment accounting and tax-exempt bond compliance

Responsibilities

Lead the modernization of Ravenscroft's accounting and finance function, from systems assessment through implementation, training, and adoption.
Replace manual and paper-based processes with automated, integrated workflows across the general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, and budgeting.
Own the accuracy and timeliness of the School's accounting records, month-end close, and financial statements.
Partner with the CFOO on the annual operating and capital budgets, multi-year financial modeling, and monthly budget-to-actual reporting.
Document and monitor internal controls, and manage the annual audit and related compliance reporting.
Prepare financial reporting for the Audit, Finance, and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees.
Lead and develop the Business Office accounting team and set service standards for families, faculty, and staff.