Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by an independent school in Vienna, Virginia to find their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
The school seeks an experienced and strategic-minded professional to serve as the school’s Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO). The CFOO will ensure strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability while helping to shape and execute the school’s strategic priorities. The role combines hands-on management with forward-looking leadership in support of the school’s mission and future growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keep the Head of School apprised of all business, operational, and financial matters.
- Responsible for all business aspects of the school, including finance, investments, facilities, risk management, human resources, information technology, and other assigned operational functions. In particular, the CFOO will focus on strategic and financial planning, maintain fiscal discipline, oversee capital projects; and initiate and ensure that financial resources, such as endowment, cash and debt, are properly administered.
- Lead and manage financial and business office operations of the school, including accounting, accounts payable, revenue and collections, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience as a member of a leadership team in support of organizational objectives.
- Experience operating in a lean or resource-constrained environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of five years of financial management experience, including direct responsibility for accounting close, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree.
- Prior direct experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or similarly complex mission-driven organization.
- Experience supervising staff and external vendors.
- Proficiency with finance and accounting software (e.g. Blackbaud, NetSuite, or similar)
- Experience in human resources and facilities operations.
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