Finance Director

Finance Director

Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as Finance Director. The ideal candidate would be a CPA with a degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years of experience in non-profit accounting, including managerial experience and a proven record of mentoring and developing staff, ideally in an independent school or educational setting.

Who We Are:                  Southfield School was established in 1934 and is an independent, co-educational, PS2 through Eighth Grade School with a current enrollment of 450 students. It is a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest). At Southfield, our talented and experienced faculty cultivate curiosity, character, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Role Description:         Southfield School seeks an experienced professional to lead the Business Office and oversee all aspects of the finances of the school. The Finance Director reports directly to the Head of School and supervises the accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, endowment, and billing operations. The Finance Director oversees audit and budgeting and is responsible for preparing all financial reports. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will begin on July 1, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adhere to the school's expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school's life beyond your role

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as supervisory experience
• The highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards is necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under the pressure of deadlines
• Strong proficiency with Quickbooks, Excel, FACTS programs and other computerized accounting systems as required
• Monitor the recording of daily check and cash receipts at the school

• Work with the Head of School and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees to plan for the school’s strategic financial future
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget under the guidance of the Head of School
• Close the books each month by reconciling all bank and transaction accounts
• Prepare financial reports required by the Head of School and the Finance Committee of the Board
• Maintain an accurate and appropriate general ledger chart of accounts
• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of monthly departmental budget reports and forecasts, working with administrators and department chairs regarding budget performance
• Analyze auxiliary programs for profitability and effectiveness
• Ensure accurate and appropriate coding and/or approval of all revenue, expenditure, and journal transactions to their appropriate accounts, including unrestricted and restricted funds
• Manage cash flow and short-term investments to maximize the school’s return
• Supervise and assist business office staff with:  accounts payable, payroll, HR, employment benefits programs, student incidental billing, student contracts, employment contracts, administer all payment programs, and maintain appropriate employee records/reports
• Provide support in the hiring, training, and review of Business Office staff
• Provide accurate information and reports to state and federal agencies concerning payroll taxes, etc
• Perform the annual billing for tuition and fees and set up all payment plans in FACTS. Make follow-up account receivable communications as necessary
• Track and post third-party scholarship receipts to the appropriate students’ FACTS account
• Review and analyze all financial assistance applications, brief the Variable Tuition (Financial Aid) committee, and communicate aid offers to the student families
• Review, post, and reconcile all cash receipts and gifts from the Donor Perfect system (Advancement Office)
• Track the related disbursements of the annual receipts from the endowment of the Southfield Foundation
• Coordinate with the Advancement Office to prepare annual stewardship reports for all endowed funds
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the annual financial audits, including the School and Foundation, 403(b) plan, as well as the annual IRS Form 990s
• Prepare all periodic surveys and compliance reports for various independent school organizations (e.g. NAIS, ISAS, NBOA, etc.)
• Ensure the school remains in good standing with all state and local entities and complete necessary reports and audits
• Supervise business office staff members
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds; must be able to climb stairs to second story for office access
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Three years of preferred experience
• CPA certification highly preferred
• Proficient in advanced technology skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $25,000 life insurance policy
• TIAA-CREF Retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and annual leave

Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the school’s website, www.southfield-school.org, and then complete an application, submit a cover letter, a current resume, a philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to: careers@southfield-school.org