Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Director of Finance & Human Resources Logos School

Director of Finance & Human Resources

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Reports to: Head of School
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About the School

Logos School is a mission-driven nonprofit independent school located in Olivette, Missouri, dedicated to providing individualized academic and therapeutic education for adolescents in grades 6–12 whose social, emotional, and learning needs have not been met in traditional school settings.

Founded in 1970, Logos has a long history of helping students build resilience and achieve academic, emotional, and social success. Today, the school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio (approximately 6:1) and a strongly collaborative environment. Serving an average of 95-110 students annually, its comprehensive programming integrates individualized academic plans, clinical therapy services, and family involvement to help students develop the tools they need to thrive.

As a nonprofit organization, Logos relies on thoughtful stewardship of resources and community support to fulfill its mission of fostering a path to hope and success for every student it serves.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance & Human Resources serves as a strategic partner to the Head of School and the Board of Directors, providing leadership that ensures the financial health, operational strength, and regulatory compliance of the institution.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a mission-driven financial leader to shape the sustainability and institutional trajectory of a small independent school dedicated to supporting adolescents with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Operating within a close-knit and collaborative community, the Director plays a visible and influential role in stewarding resources, strengthening systems, and aligning financial strategy with student-centered impact.

Operating within a lean administrative structure, the Director combines strategic financial leadership with direct operational execution, including payroll processing and HR administration. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a therapeutic educational environment and will demonstrate empathy, respect, and professionalism when interacting with students, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — a leader who values disciplined stewardship, strong governance, and meaningful impact within an educational community.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Serve as primary financial advisor to the Head of School and Board of Directors.
  • Provide clear, forward-looking financial reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Lead development of the annual operating budget and multi-year financial projections.
  • Support the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities through transparent and accurate reporting.
  • Partner with Finance and Investment Committees on oversight of reserves and invested assets.
  • Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls and accountability systems.

Nonprofit Financial Management & Compliance

  • Oversee all financial operations in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP) and best practices.
  • Supervise and provide oversight of the Administrative Specialist, who is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, including statements of financial position, activities, and cash flows.
  • Coordinate and manage the annual independent audit process.
  • Oversee preparation and filing of Form 990 and other required nonprofit filings.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing nonprofit educational institutions.
  • Monitor restricted funds, designated reserves, and capital expenditures.
  • Oversee institutional risk management, including insurance renewals and financial safeguards.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, regulatory agencies, and external financial partners.

Human Resources & Payroll Administration

  • Directly process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with employment laws.
  • Maintain payroll systems, including new hire setup, compensation adjustments, benefits deductions, and terminations.
  • Administer employee benefits programs and serve as liaison with brokers and carriers.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain personnel records.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations applicable to nonprofit schools.
  • Collaborate with Head of School to maintain and update employee handbook and HR policies.
  • Advise leadership on personnel policies and employee relations matters.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Minimum five years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit or independent school environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting and tax-exempt compliance
  • Experience processing payroll and overseeing HR administration
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to translate financial information into clear, strategic insight

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Deep commitment to nonprofit stewardship and ethical financial management
  • Comfort working directly with senior leadership and the Board of Directors
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style
  • High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Ability to translate financial information into clear strategic insight
  • Emotional intelligence and empathy for students and families navigating social, emotional, and mental health challenges
  • Demonstrated compassion and respect for adolescents with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and the ability to work effectively within a therapeutic educational environment.
  • A desire to contribute meaningfully to the long-term vitality of a mission-driven educational community

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and aligned with independent schools and nonprofit organizations of similar size within the St. Louis marketplace. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume and professional references to Dr. Kathy Fenger at kfenger@logosschool.org.