Summary
Description
Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). Applications for the position will be accepted from January 30 through February 21, 2025. This position is set to begin immediately.
Job Overview: The DFO reports directly to the Head of School and oversees the functions of accounting, school store, food service, technology, safety and security and physical plant. The DFO works internally and externally to ensure MSD is organizationally and financially strong, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Click here to view the complete job description.
About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS),[1] the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong financial management, accounting, and budgeting experience
- Multi-year financial modeling/forecasting against a strategic plan
- Able to be a strategic thinking partner to the Head of School
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Able to pass a background check including compensation verification, professional references, employment and education verifications, state and federal criminal history report and credit check
- Experience managing human resource issues
- Minimum B.S. in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
- Experience with non-profit accounting preferred
Reports to: Head of School
Department: Administration
Supervises/Supports: Assistant Business Manager, Manager of Facilities, Technology Group, Front Office Team/Receptionist, Manager of Campus Safety and Security
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
Compensation: Salary range starting at $125,000
Montessori School of Denver offers an excellent compensation package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with matching and more; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development; and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking teaching community of over 90 individuals.
Montessori School of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Applicants are invited to visit Montessori School of Denver’s website (montessoridenver.org) to learn more about the school and its programs.
To Apply: Please complete our application and upload your resume here. We look forward to hearing from you!
