Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Stony Brook School, located in Stony Brook, NY, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership.

Financial Assistant to the CFO

Department: Business Office              Supervisor: Stephen Lacorazza

Job Category: Non-exempt                    Rate: $25 - $30 per hour

Job Status: Part -Time 20 hours/week     Amount of Travel: Local errands

Work Schedule: Predominantly M-F, 8:00 - 5:00; flexibility in scheduling based on department needs

Primary Office Location: Daley Hall

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant to the CFO position will work directly with the CFO and the Business Office team, providing high-level administrative and financial support. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and financially proficient, with strong financial acumen and demonstrated experience working with budgets, financial analysis, financial reporting, and spreadsheets. The position requires a high degree of accuracy, sound judgement, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide administrative and clerical support, including, file management and calendar organization.
• Professionally respond to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Maintain accurate financial spreadsheets using Excel or Google Sheets; strong Excel skills are required.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and analysis of budgets, financial data, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Document and maintain office procedures guidelines.
• Research pricing, purchasing options, and other financial information as requested.
• Run on-campus and local errands as needed for the CFO.
• Provide support for projects and tasks involving the Business Office, IT, and Facilities, as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and GoogleWorkspace.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work effectively with budgets, financial data, spreadsheets, and numerical analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.

Experience: Prior administrative, business office, finance, accounting, or related experience preferred. Experience working with budgets and financial data is highly desirable.

Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GoogleWorkspace is expected; experience with Blackbaud or similar financial systems is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity : In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at The Stony Brook School will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, or any characteristic protected by the law.

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