Director of Finance

* Immediate start preferred*

Episcopal School of Nashville (ESN) is a growing, mission‑driven, independent 3K–6th grade Episcopal school in East Nashville. We are seeking a Director of Finance to serve as the School’s senior internal financial leader and to bring all core accounting and financial operations fully in‑house.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and clear financial insight to support school leadership and the Board of Trustees. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Reports to:
  
  Head of School
• Supervises:
  Part‑time Bookkeeper
• Works closely with:
  Director of Operations, Senior Leadership Team, Board Finance Committee

• Own and manage the monthly close process in Blackbaud Financial Edge
• Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and reports for leadership and the Board
• Supervise daily accounting functions including accounts payable, receivables, deposits, reconciliations, and credit cards
• Ensure internal review and quality control before financials are distributed

• Serve as system owner for Financial Edge, Tuition Management, and Raiser's Edge
• Maintain account structures, department coding, and system integrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in coordination with Blackbaud support

• Lead the annual budget process in partnership with the Head of School
• Maintain cash flow projections and short‑and‑long‑term forecasts
• Monitor actuals against budget and identify risks or trends early

• Prepare for and manage the annual audit and work directly with auditors
• Maintain internal controls and documented financial processes
• Oversee payroll review, benefits accounting, and year‑end filings

• Support the Finance Committee with clear, decision‑ready financial materials
• Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings as needed
• Partner with the Head of School on financial planning and risk management

• Oversee tuition billing, payment plans, financial aid accounting, and revenue reporting
• Ensure tuition and auxiliary revenue is properly recorded and auditable

• 5–10 years of experience in nonprofit, school, or organizational finance
• Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, budgeting, and audit preparation
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and internal controls
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge strongly preferred (or similar system)
• Ability to manage staff and meet firm deadlines
• Clear communicator, able to explain financial information to non‑financial audiences

CPA or advanced degree preferred but not required, with strong experience.