Chief Financial and Operating Officer

New England Conservatory of Music; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Conservatory of Music seeks a strategic Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/O) to lead enterprise-wide finance, operations, security, IT, and compliance. The role ensures resources align with artistic and educational priorities and advises the Board on sustainability and risk management.

The CFO/O will guide modernization, integration of systems, and the exploration of new revenue streams while working within a highly engaged leadership and governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounting, security, information technology, and legal and compliance.
• Stewardship of the institution-wide operating budget and alignment of resources with artistic, educational, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees on resource allocation, sustainability, and risk management.
• Guide system modernization, operational effectiveness, and financial rigor across ongoing and emerging initiatives.
• Advance modernization and integration of financial, academic, and administrative systems and evaluate new revenue streams.

Job description

The client is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/O) to provide enterprise-wide leadership across financial and operational functions. This executive will play a central role in strengthening the organization's financial and operational foundation, supporting artistic excellence, student success, and long-term sustainability during a pivotal period of institutional evolution.

The CFO/O will oversee a broad administrative portfolio, including finance and accounting, security, information technology, and legal and compliance. Responsibilities include stewardship of the institution-wide operating budget, ensuring that financial and capital resources are aligned with artistic, educational, and strategic priorities. The CFO/O will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, guiding resource allocation, operational sustainability, and institutional risk management in support of the organization's mission and future aspirations.

This role requires disciplined judgment, strategic perspective, and a collaborative approach to guide system modernization, strengthen operational effectiveness, and bring financial rigor to ongoing and emerging initiatives. The CFO/O is expected to advance modernization and integration of financial, academic, and administrative systems, support and evaluate new revenue streams, and operate effectively within a highly engaged leadership and governance context. The client is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.