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**SUMMARY

Located on a 38-acre campus in Lihue, Island School enrolls 494 students in grades PK-12 and offers a traditional, well-rounded, private school structure while providing a distinctive college-preparatory educational experience for families on the island of Kauai. The student body represents communities from across the island, from as far north as Haena to as far west as Kekaha. They work hard for their academic achievement and to fulfill their promise. In accordance with our mission, we strive to guide our students with an education that is not only rich in academic content, skill development, the arts, athletics and wellness, but also deeply rooted in place, as well as the Hawaiian values of hoihi (respect), kulia i ka nuu (striving for the summit), kuleana (personal responsibility), ike loa (learning and wisdom), paahana (hardworking), lokahi (teamwork and collaboration), hoomau (perseverance), and malama (stewardship).

Island School now seeks a chief financial officer to oversee all aspects of financial management including accounting, insurance, and outside contracts. The CFO oversees three business units with a small team finance, transportation, and food services and will work collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to provide both hands on and strategic financial and operational support. The CFO reports directly to the head of school and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Island School looks forward to welcoming the CFO to start later this summer, with a start date of July 8, 2024, or later by mutual agreement.

12M Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Island School. Applications received by May 10 will receive priority review. For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit:

[www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/iSchool/CFO

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION

*Location: Lihue - Kauai, HI *Priority Deadline: May 10, 2024, late applications accepted *Start Date: July 8, 2024 or later by mutual agreement *Reports To: Head of School *Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 *Classification: Full-time, Exempt

DUTIES General Leadership and Strategic Direction](http://www.12mrecruiting.com/jobs/iSchool/CFO)**

• Report to the head of school, participate as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, and serve as a trusted advisor to the head, leadership team, and board of directors.
• Build multi-year budget models and forecasts and develop key performance indicators to achieve the schools strategic priorities for its operating and capital budgets, along with its investments and endowment.
• Supervise a staff accountant, three transportation staff, two food services staff, and two substitute bus drivers.
• Partner with the director of development to identify, establish, and maintain funds, and to provide other products and services that meet donors philanthropic goals.
• Serve as the liaison to the board of directors finance committee and participate on the buildings and grounds committee.

Financial Management and Compliance

• Oversee internal controls, cash management, banking relationships, and asset management, and maintain accurate and timely continuous records on the financial position of the school.
• Lead the comprehensive risk management strategy including managing liability and insurance for the entire Island School community.
• Ensure that the school is in compliance with all local and state reporting requirements.
• Oversee and ensure the successful completion of the annual independent audit.
• Work with designated CPA and on-site HR coordinator in the preparation and timely submission of appropriate reports and tax forms, annual audit, and payroll processing.

Operational Management and Collaboration

Oversee several operational areas of the school including transportation and food services, including training,