VP - Finance and Operations
18 days ago
Indianapolis
Job Description Lead with purpose at the International School of Indiana! We’re hiring a Vice President of Finance and Operations to oversee finance, HR, facilities, and IT — all while supporting our globally minded, IB-accredited community. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, ISI offers a unique, diverse, and globally minded community where students from around the world come together to learn and grow. As the state’s only school offering a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, we are committed to academic excellence, cultural understanding, and preparing students to thrive in a rapidly globalizing world. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment where your leadership will have a direct and lasting impact on our mission. Apply today and help shape the future of ISI! Job Summary: This full time position reports to the Head of School and supports leadership and the Board of Directors by overseeing the school’s financial operations, human resources, buildings and grounds, and information systems. The role ensures compliance, effective planning, and sound financial and operational management in alignment with the school’s strategic goals. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position oversees the accounting department, Human Resources Director and Sr. Director of IT, Operations and Facilities. Duties/Responsibilities: Supports management, Head of School and Board of Directors by overseeing key aspects of the school’s operation in the areas of finance, human resources, buildings and grounds and information systems, including, but not limited to: • Board support for Finance and Building Committees, • Financial management and accounting system, • Tuition and fees management, • Financial aid and scholarship management, • Budgeting and forecasting, • Accurate and timely financial statement information, • External reporting, • Annual audit and compliance, • Property insurance and risk management, • Safeguarding of school assets against fraudulent and other avoidable losses, • Financial and operational annual and long-term strategic planning Effectively manage accounting and finance staff related to providing a welcoming customer service environment for our families, students, staff and vendors, achieve financial and strategic goals and objectives, and meet agreed upon annual goals, including: • Monitor and maintain ISI capital assets based on policy approved by the Board of Directors, • Develop and monitor adherence to internal policies and procedures, • Maintain bank relationships, including depository, operating, money market accounts, debt and debt compliance, • Manage cash flow between accounts to enable smooth internal operations and maintain good standing with creditors, • Review and approve all payables, including signing checks and approving ACH and credit card payments, • Review of monthly bank reconciliations, • Review and approve month-end account reconciliations and supporting analysis and reports, • Manage compliance with schools 403(b) plan, including timely remittance of employer contributions Effectively manage accounting and finance staff related to providing a welcoming customer service environment for our families, students, staff and vendors, achieve financial and strategic goals and objectives, and meet agreed upon annual goals, including: • Support the preparation of departmental operating budgets which roll up to the annual budget, • Support the preparation of the annual Capital expenditure and major repairs/maintenance budgets, • Prepare timely reports for the Board of Directors, Head of School and other leaders monitoring the actual performance against the budget, • Prepare timely periodic forecasts for the Board of Directors, Head of School and other leaders that update budgeted amounts based on actual results and compare to budgeted results., • Monitor detail expenditures for the school’s curricular and extracurricular programs, • Monitor budget expenditures and provide periodic statements to managers Effectively manage Director of Human Resources related to providing a welcoming environment for faculty and staff, achieving financial and strategic goals and objectives, and meeting agreed upon timeline for annual goals, including: • In coordination with the Director of Human Resources, develop policies and procedures in accordance with state labor laws, • In coordination with the Director of Human Resources, implement innovative performance management systems to promote operational efficiency, • In coordination with the Director of Human Resources, update and maintain employee handbook and code of conduct, • In coordination with the Director of Human Resources, implement innovative performance management systems to promote operational efficiency Effectively manage the Sr. Director of IT and Facilities to ensure the most effective operation of the school’s facilities, including: • Provide guidance on the development of an annual and three-year Facilities strategic and operational plan, • Manage development of Facilities annual operating and capital budgets, • Develop Facilities three-year and long-term equipment replacement plan that will be provided to Building and Finance Committee along-side the Schmidt Buildings and Grounds report Other responsibilities As a member of the Leadership team provide support and guidance on administrative, financial, operational policy making and the strategic planning • Develop a rapport with Administration, Principals, and key faculty and staff members and gain familiarity with the wider operation of the school and its programs, • Has strong writing skills for developing policies and procedures and report writing, • Deputizes for the Head of School when required Required Skills/Abilities: • Proven leadership and management abilities across multiple departments, • Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, • Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, • Strategic thinker with the ability to assess and improve systems and processes, • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships, • Proficiency with accounting systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite, • Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information, • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required, • Master’s degree or CPA designation strongly preferred, • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and operations, • Prior experience in an educational or nonprofit organization strongly preferred, • Demonstrated success in overseeing finance, human resources, facilities, and technology functions Never • Climbing ladders, • Climbing scaffolds, etc., • Bending, • Stooping, • Squatting, • Kneeling, • Pushing/Pulling, • Twisting, • Reaching over shoulder (Torso level), • Reaching over shoulder (Below knee), • Climbing stairs, • Lifting/Carrying - Up to 25 pounds, • Lifting/Carrying - Up to 50 pounds, • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, • Operating machinery and/or power tools, • Standing, • Walking, • Driving, • Lifting/Carrying - Up to 10 pounds, • Communicating with others to exchange information, • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, • Sitting Never • Low temperatures, • High temperatures, • Outdoor elements (precipitation & wind), • Noisy environments, • Hazardous conditions, • Poor ventilation, • None listed PI277300896