Chief Finance and Operations Officer
Chief Finance and Operations Officer
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$ 125000 - 205000
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Description
Position Overview
The Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is a critical leadership role tasked with supporting the schools mission and interfaith values. The CFOO is responsible for the strategic and operational management of financial and administrative functions fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring operational excellence across departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Accounting and Controls
- Oversee the Controller in preparing monthly financial statements for FXW and an affiliated foundationChildren at the Crossroads (CATC).
- Coordinate with the Controller annual financial statements and Form 990 tax filings and serve as the liaison for auditors.
- Manage compliance reports and filings including DASL and NBOA submissions.
- Direct budget preparation including CAPEX budgets and ensure financial forecasting aligns with school needs.
- Oversee daily cash management activities and cashflow planning in collaboration with the HOS.
- Oversee the Controller to maintain financial policies chart of accounts and internal controls while driving automation and process improvements.
Risk and Compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for incident reporting insurance policies and legal compliance.
- Review contracts and collaborate with legal counsel as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
Facilities Management
- Collaborate with the Facilities Committee on multiyear CAPEX planning and vendor selection processes.
- Oversee contracts leases and compliance with facilities expectations.
- Supervise the Facilities Director and custodial staff.
Security Operations
- Supervise the Security Operations Director in hiring training and ensuring compliance with Archdiocese requirements.
- Coordinate security guidelines and ensure adequate campus coverage.
- Monitor and update the Emergency Operating Plan annually coordinating with the Director of Education.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Masters degree in accounting or active CPA certification required.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and management experience.
- Experience in a nonprofit or independent school setting preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Indepth knowledge of GAAP and computerized accounting systems (Veracross preferred).
- Strong analytical skills and expertise in designing and monitoring internal controls.
- Leadership Skills:
- Proven ability to drive change collaboratively and inclusively.
- Strong relationshipbuilding and problemsolving abilities.
Key Relationships
The CFOO will work closely with:
- Board of Trustees: Finance Facilities and Investment Committees.
- Human Resources
- Direct Reports: Finance IT Facilities and Security teams.
- Internal and External Stakeholders: Principals staff vendors contractors and church staff.
Compensation and Benefits
FXW offers a competitive salary and robust benefits program commensurate with experience and consistent with independent schools.
Expected compensation for this role includes a salary within the range of $125000 $205000.
If you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply. FXW is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Benefits
- Financial Wellness
- FSA
- Commuter Benefits
- 403B Retirement Savings
- Wellbeing & Balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mental Health Resources
Mission Statement
The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school that delivers an excellent academic and valuesbased education in an urban environment. The school provides needbased scholarships to 30 of its students fosters faith development and encourages respect for all traditions.
NonDiscrimination Policy
FXW is committed to attracting recruiting and retaining a diverse and exceptional team. The school does not discriminate based on race religion gender sexual orientation or other protected statuses and complies with all applicable laws.
Learn More
Click here HERE to learn more about The Frances Xavier Warde School.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact or visit fxw/careers.
A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position.
A current rsum.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
