CFO

Division or Department: Administration

Position or Type: Full Time

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

Works with school leadership to develop and manage the annual budget and ensure state compliance and reporting.

Takes responsibility for all insurance, budgeting and financial reporting, and helps implement the school’s financial strategy and hiring needs.

Manages risk at the school to ensure the safety of the personnel and students in their use of facilities; ensures and maintains levels of insurance to protect the property and liability of the school.

Manages relationships with banking and financial institutions.

Oversees the school’s transportation services and vehicles.

Performs other duties assigned by the principal in order to achieve and accomplish the school’s mission and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

CPA or CMA certification is highly desirable.

Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or similar role in an educational setting.

French language skills prefered.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Superlative organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Remote or hybrid position subject to candidate qualifications and board approval.

This is a position that includes all benefits afforded to Louisiana State employees including a choice of one of five Medical benefit plans with options of additional supplemental insurance plans.  Employees receive ample time off surrounding holidays and extended weekends when the school is closed for instruction.  This position also qualifies for participation in the Louisiana State retirement plan.

École Pointe-au-Chien is a free public school based in Pointe-aux-Chênes and governed by an independent state board with a French immersion curriculum consistent with Louisiana state standards and rooted in our local bayou Indian and Cajun French culture. École Pointe-au-Chien opened August of 2023 for grades K and 1st, will add Pre-K and 2nd in the school year 2024-25, 3rd grade in 2025-26, and 4th grade in 2026-2027.

We believe in the transformative power of indigenous Louisiana language & culture. We aspire to create an educational community that nurtures and challenges young people to become more curious, kind, empathetic, engaged, and willing to grapple with complex problems in order to create a just, sustainable, and joyful world. EPAC  is committed to developing a quality education for students immersed in French and the traditional culture of their ancestors. 

Please submit letters of interest with resumé and contact information for three references to ecolepointeauchien@gmail.com.