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Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Business Manager.

Job Overview: The CFO/Business Manager 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 CFO/Business Manager 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 handing 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: Staff Accountant, Manager of Facilities, Technology Group, Director of Campus Safety and Security

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Compensation: Salary Range $120,000-$150,000/experience dependent.

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 70 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: Complete your application today at https://montessoridenver.org/employment-opportunities/. Send completed application and resume to the attention of Lydia Desmarais, Director of Human Resources, by emailing hr@msd-co.org or faxing 303-757-6145. We look forward to hearing from you!

[1] Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping at the Elementary II and Secondary levels.

About Montessori School of Denver

About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the American Montessori Society (AMS). 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. Currently, the School serves over 345 students, Toddler through Middle School, with an expected increase in enrollment to 375 students over the next several years. *Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping.

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