Director of Finance

The Director of Finance at Mississippi Global Academy provides comprehensive oversight of the school’s financial management, partnering with school leadership, the board of directors, and stakeholders to support sound budgeting, reporting, and long-term financial sustainability. This is an onsite role based in Rosedale, MS.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal and Board to develop, monitor, and manage the annual operating budget.
• Prepare financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-term financial plans.
• Partner with school leadership to set budgets and monitor expenditures against plan.
• Analyze financial performance, identify financial risks, and recommend strategies to manage costs and optimize resources.
• Support strategic planning by assessing the financial impact of proposed programs and initiatives.
• Oversee grant reimbursement activities.
• Direct daily accounting operations, including vendor relationships, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations for school leadership and the Board.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor tuition revenue, grants, donations, government funding, and other applicable sources of income.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, including MDE, the MS Charter Authorizer, National School Lunch Program requirements, tax requirements, and funding conditions and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate annual external audits and implement recommendations resulting from audit findings.
• Implement internal financial controls, policies, and procedures; safeguard school assets; and promote transparency, accountability, and ethical financial practices.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and oversight of financial transactions.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and financial reserves within approved policies.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing controls, vendor contracts, and payment authorization processes.
• Monitor insurance costs, capital expenditures, facilities budgets, and major financial commitments.
• Evaluate financial systems and recommend improvements to reporting, efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Support financial planning for technology, facilities, equipment, and other school-wide initiatives.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for finance and accounting staff.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Board on financial matters and present complex information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Develop financial policies and procedures that support effective decision-making and operational efficiency, and promote fiscal responsibility across the school community.

Work Location

In person in Rosedale, MS.

Compensation

$71,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance