Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)

Our client, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12 seeks a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). The CFAO serves as a key strategic partner to the President, the Principal, Board of Directors, and Leadership Team, overseeing the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the school. Reporting to the President, the CFAO ensures the school's financial health and operational excellence while aligning resources to support the school's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The School has a $20M endowment portfolio and a $10M budget. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Financial ManagementDevelop and implement the school's financial strategy in collaboration with the Leadership Team and the Board.Manage long-term planning, including forecasting, capital planning and endowment management.Provide regular and financial reports to the school's President, Finance Committee, and Board, offering insights and recommendations for financial planning and risk collaboration with the President and the Board of Directors, guide the school through sustainability planning with modeling and forecasting of alternative scenarios.Prepare and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring alignment with the school's goals and priorities and the sustainability planning.Establish financial aid policies that align to both the school's sustainability needs and the school's mission of serving low-income students.Manage the Controller and accounting processes to maintain effective accounting practices, and to prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements precisely and in a timely manner.Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements. Human Resources and Organizational LeadershipIn collaboration with the President and other school leaders, develop and implement human capital strategy to ensure effective resource deployment to meet the school's goals and strategy.Lead efforts for long-range people planning, compensation benchmarking, and succession planning.Provide leadership and guidance on HR policies, staff recruitment, professional development and performance management.Ensure the school's compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by staying abreast of existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on legal obligations; ensuring enforcement of school policies; and updating policies as needed.Provide oversight, review, and negotiation of benefit plans on an annual basis or as needed. Lead long-term planning initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability of benefit conjunction with the Human Resources Director, provide on-going education and communication with employees regarding their total compensation and coordination with the Director of Human Resources, oversee all areas of recruitment and employment offers. Technology OversightServe as a senior liaison for the Managed Services Provider (MSP), including service agreements, performance evaluations, and escalation protocols for IT issues.Establish metrics and reporting processes to assess the effectiveness of the school's technology initiatives and MSP performance.Provide oversight on the management of the school's technology infrastructure, ensuring it supports academic and administrative goals.Advocate for and drive the collaboration between the school administration and the Director of Technology to develop initiatives to integrate new and existing technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, teaching, and learning outcomes.Oversee the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of the school's technology assets, including student devices, faculty laptops, classroom technology and network infrastructure.Establish metrics and reporting processes to assess the effectiveness of the school's technology initiatives and MSP performance.Collaborate with the Director of Technology to develop and oversee technology budgets ensuring alignment with the school's strategic goals and financial plan.Ensure the school is compliant with data privacy laws, cybersecurity protocols, and that it stays abreast of technology related regulations and best practices.Oversee IT disaster technology planning to ensure the continuity of technology services in the event of emergencies or outages. Facilities ManagementOversee the current year and five-year operating and capital expenditures planning for the grounds and collaboration with the Director of Facilities, ensure all preventive and unplanned maintenance for building systems is performed through cost effective service contracts and service orders.Oversee the sourcing, procurement and budgeting of renovation and new construction projects the School considers.Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement processes to ensure cost effectiveness and quality.Develop and execute a succession plan for the Director of Facilities and maintenance staff.Ensure campus facilities are safe, functional, and conducive to the educational mission, including oversight of maintenance, renovations, and new construction projects. Risk managementReview School contracts for compliance and financial requirements.Monitor and oversee insurance needs and policies for the school. In consultation with the School's insurance provider, determine sufficiency of property and liability and other coverage as well as adequate protection for students, employees, directors, and officers. OtherAttend and participate in School-related professional associations QualificationsBachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree or CPA preferred.Strong understanding and demonstrated leadership in not-for-profit financial and operations management.Minimum ten years senior management experience in not-for-profit organization, preferably an educational institution.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.Adept at leading change and driving continuous improvement.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial data and concepts to diverse stakeholders. Compensation: $165k-$185k Full-time, year-round position with competitive salary and benefits. SE#510720042

Created: 2025-03-05