Business Manager/CFO at Bannockburn, ON

Position ProfileSchool: Bannockburn SchoolPosition Title: Business Manager/Chief Financial OfficerReports to: Head of SchoolLocation: North TorontoStart date: July 1, 2015Bannockburn is a well-established Montessori school in North TorontoWith a co-educational enrolment of 100 children from Toddler to Grade 6, Bannockburn School provides a highly regarded, authentic Montessori education to each of its studentsIt prides itself on its warm, tight-knit community, that engages all children, families, and teachers to work together to provide a positive, nurturing learning environmentThe school is accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA), a member of the Conference of Independent Schools (CIS), and has productive partnerships with the leading independent schools who enthusiastically receive its students to continue their education in senior grades.The OpportunityThe Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer will lead the effective management of all aspects of the School's financesThis includes being responsible for financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, budgeting and cash management, benefits and contributions.In keeping with the School's strategic plan, the BM/CFO will be responsible for developing a long-term strategic financial plan including a capital campaign as well as preparing the annual audit, filing regulatory returns and establishing policies, procedures and strategies to ensure the School's financial stability.Additionally, the BM/CFO will manage Information Technology and the Facilities, which includes management of the property, lease negotiations, security and custodial functions and staffAs such, the BM/CFO will oversee the risk management of the School.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be a financial leader with a demonstrated track record of success in financial management, preferably in an Independent SchoolAdditionally, he/she will be a strategic thinker who takes initiative and is committed to sharing knowledge and added value in a small school settingHe/she will possess a strong work ethic, be passionate about education with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Please submit your CV to Meg Kahnert, Head of School at m.kahnert@bannockburn.caApplications will be accepted until June 1, 2015Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Business Manager/CFO at Bannockburn, ON