Stevens Cooperative School seeks an experienced finance and operations leader to serve as its next Director of Finance and Operations.

Reporting to Head of School Dr. Sergio Alati, and working in service to the Stevens mission, the Director works collaboratively with the Head of School, the board of trustees, and the leadership team to ensure congruence between the financial and business operations of the School, its mission, core values, and strategic initiatives. The Director understands and appreciates the balance between the business elements of the School and its educational purpose. The Director contributes to the senior management team’s efforts to promote an organizational culture of collaboration, open and frequent communication, adaptation, alignment with a common vision, and celebration of success in achieving specific projects and broader organizational objectives.

The Director provides management and analysis of the School’s finances, in addition to leadership of critical operational areas of the School and establishes financial and operational strategies that enhance the value proposition of the institution. The Director oversees all administrative functions, including finance/accounting, IT, operations, and facilities. Human Resources reports to the Head of School in areas including the staff experience, onboarding, and offboarding, and reports to the Director of Finance and Operations regarding payroll, benefits, and related areas.  The Director also oversees the Business Office which consists of an HR Manager, Controller, and Business Operations Coordinator.

Specifically, the Director of Finance and Operations has responsibility for the following areas:

Financial Management

• Oversee the finance function as a whole, supervising the controller and business operations coordinator.
• Ensure the Head of School, Finance Committee, and Board have access to accurate and reliable financial information and analysis.
• As a member of the Financial Aid Committee, and as a leader in the School committed to making Stevens accessible to students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, contribute towards defining and managing the school’s financial aid strategy.
• Serve on the Board Finance Committee and oversee creation and management of the School’s budget.
• Provide regular financial and cash flow forecasting to the Head of School and Finance Committee.
• Work with the Head of School to create and evaluate long-term, multi-year strategic financial plans.

Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls

• Coordinate all audit activities and oversee the timely completion of the School’s annual 990 tax return.
•  Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Support the controller and business office to ensure books are closed on a monthly basis.
• Serve on the Board Audit Committee.
• With the controller, maintain appropriate internal controls and workflows.

Human Resource Management

• Oversee select human resources activities including payroll and benefits, faculty/staff and family handbook review, and support for training and development.

Information Technology (IT)

• Oversee the IT Director to ensure effective use of IT systems to support organizational business processes, including document management, client relationship management (CRM), event support, and fundraising systems.
• With the IT Director, establish and maintain the IT budget, implement a long-term IT strategy to allow for regular updates and improvements to software and hardware, and maintain the security of all school IT systems.

Risk Management, Security, and Legal Affairs

• Manage security of staff and students traveling internationally and oversee decisions to ensure that staff and students have the required resources and support.
• Supervise Legal Affairs as necessary, in collaboration with the Head of School.

Investment Management

• Work with the Board Investment Committee to track investment performance and oversee transfer of investment funds.

Facilities Management

• Oversee the facility manager to assure proper preventive maintenance, cleaning, vendor efficiency and process, and building care.
• Supervise lease execution and renewal.
• Serve on the Facilities Space Committee.