Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerReports to: Head of SchoolThe Exceptional OpportunityWolcott College Preparatory High School in Chicago, Illinois seeks an inspiring Chief Financial Officer to join our team. The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the Head of School and is an integral member of the senior administrative leadership team.Wolcott College Prep, the only independent college prep high school in Chicago created specifically for students with learning differences, welcomed its inaugural class of students in Fall 2013. Wolcott enrollment will be limited to 150 students when at capacity.Mission StatementWolcott offers an exemplary high school program for students with learning differences, tailored to the strengths and aspirations of each student. Employing best practices, our expert faculty is dedicated to helping students gain self-awareness, confidence, and resilience as well as the academic, social, and communication skills to flourish in college and beyond. As valued members of our intentionally diverse and close-knit community, Wolcott students develop their sense of responsibility and purpose.Wolcott StudentsWolcott serves high school students of average to superior intelligence with learning differences who can contribute and flourish in our strength-based, collaborative community. Our students often have a specific learning disability or an executive functioning challenge and have yet to reach their potential in traditional educational programs. Our program is not designed to meet the needs of students with primary emotional or behavioral challenges.Job Summary:The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will work with the Head of School and the Board of Directors to create strategic and tactical plans to ensure the short- and long-term viability and prosperity of the School. Specifically, the CFO will design and manage the financials, human resources, facilities operations, and IT of the School. The position reports to the Head of School, works closely with the Board of Directors, and is a member of a collaborative senior management team.Supervisory Responsibilities:Oversees the daily workflow of HR, purchasing, facilities management, accounting, and finance.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Collaborates with administrative team and faculty.Duties/Responsibilities:1- Finance and AccountingFinancial management, including budget preparation, financial statements, fund accounting,investment management, and financial reportingManagement of financial obligations such as leases, loans, contracts, and other transactionsrequiring a commitment of financial resourcesDesign and implementation of financial, tuition-related, and other business-operational policiesAct as lead for Wolcott vendors and maintain relationships with current and prospective vendorsManage Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Accounts ReceivableCreate and review an annual budget and a five-year plan in collaboration with financecommitteeProvide quarterly financial statements and present them to the finance committeeManage the annual financial statement audit in collaboration with and review Form 990 for legaland regulatory complianceMaintain tax-exempt status2- OperationsBroad-based operations and facilities management such as IT and safety proceduresCompliance with city, state, and federal government regulationsSupport human resources, including employee agreements, payroll, 401k benefits, handbooks,policies, risk management, and employee benefits insuranceSupport human resources in statistical research and analysis for benchmarking, analysis, andplanning purposesWork with admissions on enrollment tracking and enrollment agreementsWork with parents through tuition assistance/FACTSPerform operational risk identification and assessment in Wolcott buildings. Implement astrategic plan to prevent, eliminate, and mitigate operational risks.Manage and maintain long-term vendor relations including cleaning services, networkmanagement, food services, transportation, and securityOther responsibilities as determined by the Head of SchoolRequired Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong supervisory and leadership skillsAbility to function well in a high-paced environmentProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, accounting software, or related software.Familiar with QuickBooksComfortable using technology and open to learning new softwareWolcott College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion in the administration of its hiring policies.To Apply

: Please submit a cover letter with resumeto:Assistant to the Head of SchoolWolcott College Preparatory High School524 N Wolcott AvenueChicago, IL 60622mthompson@wolcottschool.orgno telephone inquiries pleaseEducation and Experience:Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related fieldMaster’s degrees in business or accounting and finance are preferredMinimum of 5 years experience working in a finance or operations role and a minimum of 2years in a management or leadership capacityPhysical Requirements:Working conditions include:Talking - Exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken word to impart oralinformation to others accurately.Visual & Hearing Activity – Use telephone and computer on a daily basis. Ability to receivedetailed information through oral and written communication.Office Setting - Sedentary work in which exerting up to 10 pounds of force is occasional. On acontinuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.

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