This position is ideal for a professional who is semi-retired or looking for steady part-time work, who wants to contribute meaningfully to Kingdom education ministry. You’ll work with the school principal and treasurer and be supported by a finance assistant / bookkeeper so you can focus on the bigger picture.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to oversee some business aspects of the school: financial management (70-80%), compliance and operations support (10-15%), and development and governance support (10-15%). Someone with a CPA designation or a strong financial background is preferred. 

• Position Type: Regular part-time, 3 days per week 
• Reports To: Principal 
• Supervises: Finance Assistant
• Start date: As soon as available

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Oversee all accounting functions using QuickBooks Online including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Develop and monitor annual operating budget with Principal
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, tuition payments, and financial assistance programs
• Coordinate annual audit process and ensure CRA compliance for registered charities
• Supervise Financial Assistant in regular clerical functions

Compliance & Operations Support 

• Maintain compliance with registered charity status requirements and prepare required government filings (HST/GST, T4s, T3010) 
• Oversee administration of payroll, employee benefits, HR files, and onboarding/ offboarding procedures 
• Manage insurance policies and possibly manage vendor contracts

Development & Governance Support

• Process donations and issue tax receipts using DonorPerfect 
• Oversee maintenance of donor database 
• Prepare financial reports and materials for Board meeting 
• Attend Finance Committee meetings as required
• Support Board Treasurer and Principal with financial oversight 

Qualifications

Required:

• A living and personal walk with the Lord Jesus and membership in a local church 
• Commitment to the mission and values of Oak Hill Academy as a classical Christian school 
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in financial management
• Experience with non-profit organizations and Canadian registered charity regulations
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (MS Excel or Google Sheets)
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and CRA charitable requirements
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities within part-time schedule

Preferred:

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, DonorPerfect, and G-Suite 
• Experience in educational institutions, particularly independent or Christian schools
• Familiarity with tuition management and student information systems 

What’s in it for you? 

• Flexible 3-day work week 
• Option for some remote work 
• A high impact position with autonomy 
• A meaningful, long-term role in a lovely school community 

Applications. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Please read through the details on our job board for information on our candidating process prior to submitting. This posting will remain active and open until the position is filled. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants, please submit: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Personal Testimony of Faith 
• List of favourite and recently read books
• References (two professional, one pastoral) 

About us. We’re growing! We are a young classical Christian school in our eighth year. We've grown from 18 to 200+ students in JK-11. Our community is intimate, our curriculum is rich, we’re low on tech (and high on books, art, and nature), and we love the gospel of grace. Click here to see Oak Hill in action.