The Director of Finance and Operations must be an effective leader who can manage information, people and processes.  The DFO oversees all business and facilities functions of the school working closely with the business, human resources, and plant managers. The DFO must be skillful in dealing effectively with a wide variety of issues, situations, and problems in collaboration with leadership, the Board, employees, parents and vendors.  The DFO must be able to produce consistently high quality work, and inspire and motivate others to work toward school goals.  The DFO must exemplify The Independence School and its mission in all interactions.