Greene Street Friends School, a PS-8 independent school in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the school. This individual will play a critical role in the management of the school’s budget, employee benefits and retirement contributions. The Director of Finance will work closely with the Head of School, the board’s finance committee and other senior leadership to ensure that the school’s financial resources are being allocated efficiently and effectively to support the educational mission. Position starts July 1, 2025.
At Greene Street Friends School, we seek a dynamic professional workforce that demonstrates enthusiasm for our mission. Greene Street Friends is a Preschool - 8th grade Quaker school that inspires our student body, who represent the diversity of Philadelphia at large, to be world changers and seekers of knowledge, equity, and social justice. Since 1855, Greene Street Friends School has educated children according to the Quaker principles of honesty, respect for the individual, peace and simplicity. That tradition of innovation continues today with an emphasis on hands-on learning, peaceful methods of conflict resolution, cultural understanding, community service, environmental education and the thoughtful incorporation of technology into the curriculum. Strong fundamentals and ethical strength prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and enable them to succeed with enthusiasm for learning and for life.