Chief Financial Officer

Saint John’s High School, located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is a Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for boys in grades 7-12. Enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year is 900 students, representing more than 70 cities/towns within Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Saint John’s High School is responsible for the overall financial leadership and management of the school. This includes providing timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring the integrity of all accounting information, and overseeing the school’s annual audit process. Beyond financial oversight, the CFO has management responsibilities for several operational areas.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing all human resources functions
2. Assisting with the administration of student financial aid
3. Overseeing buildings and grounds
4. Information technology
5. Revenue-generating auxiliary services

The CFO has a total of five direct reports including the Director of Information Technology, the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Director of Financial Aid, and a three-person business office team.

The CFO will regularly prepare and present financial reports to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Board committees, providing analysis and guidance to support strategic decision-making. In addition, the CFO interacts with a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, prospective donors, parents, and prospective families, representing the school’s financial interests and priorities.

The CFO reports directly to the Head of School and is a key member of the administrative leadership team. Specific responsibilities and essential job functions will be discussed in detail with candidates during the interview process.

The successful candidate is committed to Catholic education and will be able to demonstrate that he or she has a proven track record of integrity, flexibility, collaboration, and transparency in the workplace. He or she should have a customer service orientation, be a creative problem solver, and be able to make effective presentations.

Please see the full position description linked here for additional requirements and details.