Heritage Classical Academy is seeking a qualified Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial management, asset management, and strategic financial planning to ensure wise and skillful stewardship of HCA's resources and assets. This position reports to the Head of School, providing support on all strategic and operational financial matters. Applicants should possess high integrity with appropriate experience in the areas of financial management, analysis, accounting, and administration. Applicants should also expect to play a significant role in overseeing financial aspects of HCA's capital campaign initiatives.
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Biblical Expectations : All employees of Heritage Classical Academy possess a Christian testimony demonstrating a personal, active, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. They also fully support HCA's Statement of Faith and support the mission to Cultivate Lifelong Learners Who Think and Live for Christ. They will also be involved in a local church that aligns with the mission and vision of HCA.
Job Requirements :
- Strong Christian testimony and member in good standing of local church
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred, but not required
- Experience in financial management and accounting
- Passion and commitment for the classical model
- Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
Job Responsibilities :
- Oversee all financial functions of HCA
- Maintain proper financial controls, processes, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets of HCA
- Prepare financial reports and projections for decision-making purposes of the administration, Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors
- Lead the annual budget process and strategic planning process in conjunction with the Head of School and Board of Directors
- Work with outside auditors to ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of financial statements
- Ensure proper audit trails and record-keeping practices throughout all financial functions of HCA
- Oversee timely compliance with federal and state filing requirements
- Direct and supervise members of HCA's finance team
- Partner with admissions and development teams to develop tuition models, financial aid strategies, and funding goals.
- Develop multi-year financial models to support strategic initiatives and capital planning.
- Ensure proper oversight of tuition billing, collections, and scholarship allocations.
- Support fundraising and capital campaign efforts through financial analysis and donor reporting.
- Oversee payroll, and collaborate with COO and Head of School regarding benefits and human resources compliance.
- Assist Head of School and Board of Directors with financial aspects of capital campaign initiatives
About Heritage Classical Academy : Heritage Classical Academy is a preschool through twelfth grade classical Christian school located outside of Cleveland, Ohio. We are a multi-campus, vibrant, growing community upholding Biblical standards for our students, faculty, and staff. HCA partners with parents to develop students who value and pursue the truth, beauty, and goodness in Jesus and the world He has made. Our vigorous, Christ-centered, classical program aims to cultivate lifelong learners who think and live for Christ.
Application Process :
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