Finance Director

• Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant, Purchasing Coordinator, and Payroll Clerk, fostering accuracy, efficiency and collaboration in daily operations.
• Maintain direct responsibility for financial operations and oversees the review and approval of accounting, purchasing, and payroll functions.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision making. Contribute actively as a member of the leadership team, participating in strategic planning, decision making and development initiatives.
• Uphold senior leadership expectations and organizational core values at all times.
• Provide financial leadership support to the Principal in the Executive Director’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with student drop-off and pick-up when needed.

• Manage and oversee the review and approval of budgets and forecasts in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with department heads and the Executive Director on long-term planning.
• Oversee semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing, reporting and accrual audits at the start of each fiscal year - including new hire audits - and ensure ongoing accuracy throughout the year. 
• Verify budgets for salary proposals from Human Resources.
• Distribute and review budget reports with department heads, advising on variances.
• Partner with the Development Director to assess fundraising strategies and ensure alignment with financial goals.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial statements and reports. Lead the annual financial audit process, coordinating with auditors and resolving issues including the annual benefit audit.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, GAAP, 403(b), and all applicable regulations.
• Administer liability insurance policies and manage claims.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate liabilities and safeguard investments.
• File required reports, including IRS Form 5500 and Workers’ Compensation.

• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, and financial advisors.
• Prepare clear, timely, and accurate monthly reports for the Finance Committee and present updates to the Board Treasurer, Executive Director, and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain respectful and effective relationships with leadership.
• Clearly communicate budget and salary information to staff and board members.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, and timely completion of responsibilities.
• High degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong data analysis, database management, and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration abilities.
• Professional and effective communication with diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years accounting experience; 3-5 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide oversight and ensure compliance.
• Nonprofit sector experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Financial Edge experience a plus.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, fund accounting, reconciliations, and multi-year planning.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Strategic problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and deadline management.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain.

• Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, writing, and typing.
• Close and distance vision required.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.
• Some travel and irregular hours may be required.

• Moderate noise level, office/classroom setting.
• Interaction with staff, students, and the public.

Our Mission: Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children promotes early identification and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and helps them develop their maximum potential through listening, spoken language and literacy. Our Core Beliefs: We believe that children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to listen and talk if early identification, appropriate amplifications, and intervention take place. We follow the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention 1-3-6 model. We believe that all children can learn in a stimulating environment led and encouraged by educated, dedicated teaching staff. We believe that the participation of parents and their partnership with the school are critical to the success of the child.The following comprehensive educational programs and support services are available for children who are deaf or hard of hearing:Newborn Hearing Evaluation Center: Diagnostic hearing evaluations from birth through 6 months oldParent-Infant Program: Birth to three years of ageEarly Childhood and Elementary Programs: Three years old through fifth gradeAudiology: Identification, fitting and management of hearing technologySpeech-Language Therapy: Comprehensive therapy provided for students