Director of Finance

Wellesley, Massachusetts, Director of Finance Full-Time Exempt Reports to the Head of School

The Opportunity Tenacre Country Day School seeks a collaborative, strategic Director of Finance to lead the School’s financial management and long-term financial planning. As a member of the senior leadership team and a trusted advisor to the Head of School, the Director will help steward resources in support of Tenacre’s educational mission, financial sustainability, and institutional priorities. The position works closely with the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Investment Committee. Key Responsibilities

Lead annual operating and capital budgeting, multiyear financial forecasts, and strategic financial analysis, including tuition, enrollment, financial aid, compensation, and program economics. Oversee accounting, financial statements, audit preparation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting in accordance with nonprofit GAAP. Provide financial oversight of the endowment, restricted funds, investments, cash and debt management, and capital financing; support Investment Committee deliberations and reporting. Prepare clear financial analyses and presentations for the Head of School, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees. Supervise and develop the Controller, Director of Human Resources, and Business Office Manager; foster a responsive and collaborative Business Office. Oversee institutional risk management, insurance, key contracts, purchasing practices, and financial policies. Partner with school leaders on the financial performance of summer and auxiliary programs, rentals, facilities investments, and other initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred. Significant progressive financial leadership experience, ideally including senior management responsibility; independent school or nonprofit experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, audit oversight, financial modeling, and internal controls; familiarity with endowment and restricted fund accounting. Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and supervisory skills; ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences. High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to a collaborative, student-centered school community; proficiency with financial systems and Excel, with Blackbaud experience preferred.

About the Role The Director of Finance works across academic and administrative departments and with school leadership, trustees, and external partners. The position requires sound independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with effective operational oversight. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $140,000 – $170,000, commensurate with experience. Tenacre offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer contribution Life and disability insurance Generous paid time off and school holidays Professional development opportunities Tuition assistance (where applicable)

Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical requirements and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of this job. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive. The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must periodically be able to help supervise students at lunch time and assist with dismissal duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman. Equal Opportunity Employer Tenacre Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Will Crissman at wcrissman@tenacrecds.org and Dave Secor at dsecor@tenacrecds.org .