Title:  Director of Finance/HR

Report:  Head of School

Oldfields School welcomes the opportunity to serve girls with promise in grades 8 through 12 on a bucolic campus which is located in northern Baltimore County, Maryland just 35 minutes from Baltimore, 1 ½ hours from Washington, D.C., and 2 hours from Philadelphia. The Mission is to embrace each student's authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose. Oldfields’s Motto reads, Fortezza ed Umilitade e Largo Core,” which translated from the Italian is “Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart.” The Honor Code serves as a guiding light as the community embraces the opportunity to serve and contribute to the betterment of community, country, and the world.

The Director of Finance/HR professional responsible for the management and oversight of all day-to-day finance, accounting, cash flow, and financial reporting activities.  Furthermore, the Director of Finance/HR professional will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and references as one PDF document to humanresourcesold@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview is required.  Background checks are performed on all new hires.  Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package (Oldfields 2025 Benefits Guide).  Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Oldfields School, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socio-economic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone.

Position Type/Salary: Full-time/$80,000-$90,000

Responsibilities:

• Manage business office operations, including accounting, accounts payable, student billing and collections, campus rentals, physical plant, debt, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the monthly reconciliation process and ensure timely completion and review.
• Manage cash flow and debt obligations.
• Reconcile gifts and pledges monthly with Development Office reports.
• Manage and administer all aspects of payroll.
• Supervise Business Office Bookkeeper.
• Manage annual insurance renewal process.
• Liaison with external attorney regarding School-related matters.
• Manage annual financial audit, 990 information return, and other required filings.
• Participate on the Financial Aid Committee for the approval of financial aid.
• Manage annual budgeting process, including coordination with department/office managers.
• Participate on the Board Finance Committee.
• Prepare financial reporting materials for trustee meetings, trustee committees, government entities, donors, foundations and others.
• Engage in strategic planning with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Administrative Team. 
• Prepare financial analyses in support of strategic plans.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls procedures within the Business Office and the School.

Human Resources Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary Human Resources contact for the School.

Other Responsibilities:

• Promote the Mission of the School.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant human resources experience preferred.
• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and G Suite software.
• Remain active for an eight hour shift and sit upright for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during busiest time periods.

About Oldfields School

Oldfields School is an all-girls boarding and day school, grades 8-12, in beautiful northern Baltimore County, Maryland.

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