Posted: May 30, 2011

Director of Finance
New Beginnings Schools Foundation
New Orleans, LA
New Beginnings Schools Foundation is currently looking for a Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations for each of its four charter schools.
About New Beginnings Schools Foundation
The Capital One – University of New Orleans Charter Network was formed as a joint partnership between the New Beginnings Schools Foundation Capital One Bank and the University of New Orleans. Since its inception, the Capital One University of New Orleans Charter Network has provided New Orleans' students with access to a quality pre-K through college education. The mission of the organization is to serve as a catalyst for city-wide and regional economic development. New Beginnings Schools Foundation, Capital One and the University of New Orleans have created a system of K-12 open enrollment public schools that have incorporated the best practices of higher education and private industry to ensure that New Orleans’ students are prepared for future academic, personal and professional success. New Beginnings Schools Foundation currently serves more than1,600 students at Pierre A. Capdau, Medard Nelson, Gentilly Terrace and Thurgood Marshall Early College High School.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate all financial transactions, including revenue activities, expenditures, record keeping, financial and grant reporting, auditing etc.
• Coordinate all administrative transactions, including the provisions of personnel services, record keeping, reporting, inventory, purchasing, etc.
• Coordinate the collection of any data required for the preparation of reports to the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Prepare financial material in conjunction with the chief operations officer for monthly board meetings.
• Prepare annual operating budgets.
• Maintain general ledger and grant accounts.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS in business, accounting or related field, Masters in Business Administration preferred
• 3-5 years of experience
• Leadership and financial management experience in K-12 environment
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to gather data, analyze information and prepare reports
• Strong organizational skills
• Adherence to confidentiality requirements

Salary: New Beginnings Schools Foundation offers a highly competitive salary and generous benefit package which includes the ability to participate in TRSL.

Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter and resume’ electronically to Susan Wetwiski at swetwisk@uno.edu

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled