The Blair Academy Business Office has an opening for an Assistant Director of Finance. This 12-month position will work closely with the Director of Finance and Chief Finance and Operating Officer to ensure that internal controls and policies in financial reporting are being followed and that all accounting is accurate. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and have previous accounting and/or finance experience, ideally at a nonprofit organization or school.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist Director of Finance in producing accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis;
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP);
• Assist with fund accounting, investments, capital spending and advancement activities;
• Serve as liaison with Student Billing & Business Office Coordinator to ensure timely reconciliation of student activity in Tuition Management to general ledger;
• Coordinate with the Business Office Associate to ensure timely reconciliation of student debit card account charges and billing;
• File quarterly sales and use tax returns with the state of New Jersey;
• Prepare recurring journal entries and assist in the month-end close process;
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget vs. actuals reports to key budget managers for each department;
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts and identify/resolve discrepancies in a timely manner;
• Process Blair Academy Learning Center tuition bills;
• Assist with internal and external audits; and 
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA with three to five years of experience (or equivalent) required;
• High level of computer and technical skills using desktop software, databases and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office suite, most importantly Excel; Blackbaud experience a plus);
• Experience in education or nonprofit preferred; and
• Superior communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, vendors and colleagues

Salary & Other Compensation: 

Base pay range $110,000-$125,000. Salary dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience.

Benefits:

Including, but not limited to: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and access to our dining hall for lunch, fitness center and golf course.

School Setting:

Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey where 470 students pursue a superior college preparatory education amid a caring, vibrant community. Strong faculty-student relationships lead to exceptional learning and empower students to become persons of great accomplishment and character.

How to apply:

Resume and  cover letter and  should be forwarded to Blair Academy’s human resources department at Blair Academy, P.O. Box 600, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or by email to hr@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please.

Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.

About Blair Academy

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The School is 80% boarding, possesses fine facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. The campus and programs may be viewed at the School’s website: www.blair.edu

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