Chief Financial Officer

Fay School; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fay School in the United States seeks a strategic, experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management, HR and legal/compliance functions, and to safeguard the school's long-term sustainability. This full-time, on-campus role begins June 15, 2027, reporting to the Head of School and serving on the leadership team.

The CFO will partner with the Board to drive governance initiatives, optimize resources, and leverage technology and AI to increase efficiencies while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in financial management within education or non-profit sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication; HR and legal/compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, HR, and legal/compliance functions.
• Collaborate with Head of School and sit on the leadership team; liaise with the Board of Trustees.
• Provide strategic planning, governance support, and resource optimization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Governance & compliance

HR management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP software

AI tooling for efficiencies

Job description

The client seeks a strategic, passionate, and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management and help ensure the organization’s continued financial success. This full-time role begins on June 15, 2027 and is expected to be performed on campus. The CFO will work from a position of strength, supporting long-term sustainability during a period of promising change, with opportunities for strategic planning and ongoing iteration.

In this leadership role, the CFO will oversee the business office and will be responsible for financial management, human resources, and legal and compliance functions. The CFO will ensure the school’s financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability; will collaborate closely with the Head of School; will sit on the leadership team; and will serve as a liaison to the Board of Trustees, supporting finance, audit, and governance initiatives.

The client expects a Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a CPA strongly preferred. Additional qualifications include a strong track record in financial management (preferably in education or a non-profit setting), solid understanding of human resource management (with SHRM or other HR certification preferred), extensive experience managing legal matters (preferably in education or a non-profit setting), and strong written and verbal communication skills. Technology competencies are expected, including the effective use of software and/or AI to drive efficiencies, along with strong organizational judgment and decision-making, and proficiency with common office and productivity tools.