ABOUT THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) POSITIONThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Saint Johns High School is responsible for the overall financialleadership and management of the school. This includes providing timely and accurate financial reportingensuring the integrity of all accounting information and overseeing the schools annual audit process.Beyond financial oversight the CFO has management responsibilities for several operational areas.Responsibilities include managing all human resources functions assisting with the administration ofstudent financial aid overseeing buildings and grounds information technology and revenuegeneratingauxiliary services. The CFO has a total of five direct reports including the Director of InformationTechnology the Director of Buildings and Grounds the Director of Financial Aid and a threepersonbusiness office team.The CFO will regularly prepare and present financial reports to the Head of School Board of Trusteesand Board committees providing analysis and guidance to support strategic decisionmaking. In additionthe CFO interacts with a broad range of stakeholders including donors prospective donors parents andprospective families representing the schools 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 theinterview process.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONThe successful candidate is committed to Catholic education and will be able to demonstrate that he or shehas a proven track record of integrity flexibility collaboration and transparency in the workplace. He orshe should have a customer service orientation be a creative problem solver and be able to make effectivepresentations.At a minimum a Bachelors degree in Finance Business Management Accounting or a related field.At least five years of experience in a financial/Accounting leadership role. Comfort and experienceworking in an environment with great attention to the stewardship of resources.A preemployment background check will be conducted on the successful candidate including acriminal history check and confirmation of prior employment and educational background.Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to educational institutions andexperience preparing financial statements in accordance therewith.ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSIn addition to the Requirements listed above the ideal candidate would also have the following qualifications:One or more advanced degrees in a related discipline such as accounting finance business or nonprofit management.One or more professional certifications such as a CPA or similar credentials.Direct experience in nonprofit accounting and management is preferredExperience with preparing audited financial statements.Experience in managing the Human Resources function.COMPENSATION & BENEFIT ON & BENEFITSSalary will be competitive with schools and other nonprofits of a similar size. In addition to commonemployee benefits including health insurance subsidized by Saint Johns and a 403(b) plan theschool also provides a generous tuition remission program for children of employeesAll applications will remain confidential through firstround interviews. Review of applications beginsimmediately and will conclude on Friday April 25 2025.The start date for the position is June 15 2025 or earlier subject to the candidates availability.Interested candidates are to submit electronically the following materials:Cover letter and Resume/Curriculum VitaeList of 3 referencesPlease note that references will only be contacted once an applicant has reached finalist standing to preserve applicantconfidentiality.Materials are to be addressed to the Saint Johns High School CFO Search Committee and sentelectronically as one PDF file to:Patrick Slattery Ed.DExecutive DirectorXaverian Brothers Sponsored you do not receive an email to verify the submission within 24 hours please call Patrick Slattery directly.
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