Position: Director of Finance And Operations
About: Northern Light School (NLS) is an independent school in Oakland, CA dedicated to providing an empowering education for students in Pre-K to 8th grade. NLS fosters academic excellence, non-violence, acceptance of differences, respect for the environment, and the moral advancement of humanity, instilling in children a sense of responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CPA preferred; 10-plus years of financial and business management and leadership in a non-profit or for-profit organization; Experience in an independent school management role preferred; Working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices, and software programs; Experience in budget development ($5M to $10M), expense management, and variance analytics; Experience in human resources management, employee benefits and policy creation, and administration; Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically and creatively; Ability to supervise and manage multiple staff, functions, and activities; Strong communications skills (both written and verbal); ability to communicate well with varied audiences
Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental, Retirement, $85,000-$110,000 salary range with full benefits including 100% employer-paid health care, Dental and Vision Coverage, 403B Retirement and Employer Match
