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The CFO is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the school's financial management, business office operations, human resources, and legal and compliance functions. This position ensures the school's financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability. The CFO works closely with the Head of School, sits on the leadership team, and serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees , supporting finance, audit, and governance initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- CPA strongly preferred
- A strong track record of success in financial management, preferably in an educational or non-profit organization
- Strong understanding of Human Resource management; SHRM or other HR certification preferred
- Extensive experience handling legal matters, preferably in an educational or non-profit organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills
- Effective management skills
- Technology competencies including insights into use of software and/or AI to create efficiencies
Essential Technology Competencies
- Annual budgeting software
- NAIS DASL
- Google suite: Docs, Sheets, Mail, Calendar
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Navigating the internal website - MyFay
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate with spoken and written words
- Ability to use a computer device with continuous wrist and hand movements on a keyboard, mouse, or other input device
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position that will be performed on campus. The salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. This position offers 50% tuition remission, in addition to a generous benefits package. For more information about working at Fay School, please visit their website, Working at Fay .
Evaluation of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until a new Director of Finance is named. Express interest in this role by filling out our TALENT PROFILE LINK . Nominations or inquiries can be directed to the search team at the email below. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Ph.D., Managing Director
Susan Kart, Ph.D., Managing Associate
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