Chief Financial Officer

St. Edmunds Academy
Chief Financial Officer

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About St. Edmunds Academy

St. Edmunds Academy (SEA) is a Preschool through Grade 8 independent day school in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Guided by its mission to ensure every child is known valued and challenged SEA blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on integrity respect responsibility and service. The schools warm inclusive community and its innovative Center for Integrated Discovery reflect a commitment to curiosity creativity and joyful learning.

Position Overview

St. Edmunds Academy seeks a strategic mission-driven ChiefFinancial Officer a senior leadership role that serves as both a strategic partner to theHead of School and the hands-on leader of the schools financial and operational
systems. This role oversees an $8 million operating budget and leads key operationalareas including finance HR facilities technology food service risk management andcompliance. The CFO will play a central role in supporting SEAs next chapter of growthand ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting forecasting audit 990
  preparation and investment and cash management
• Oversee HR functions: hiring onboarding benefits training compliance annual
  contracts
• Provide leadership and supervision for facilities security technology and food
  service teams
• Partner with the Head of School and Board committees on long-range financial
  and strategic planning
• Support enrollment and advancement teams with financial aid tuition billing and
  contract management
• Oversee risk management insurance programs and regulatory compliance
  
• Build mentor and support a strong Business Office team grounded in trust
  clarity and accountability.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have deep financial expertise with a bachelors degree in accounting finance or
  business (MBA/CPA preferred).
• Bring 710 years of progressive finance and operations experience ideally in
  schools or nonprofits.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex
  information clearly.
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.
• Model high integrity and alignment with SEAs core values of integrity respect
  responsibility and service.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and build relationships rooted in trust
  and transparency.
  

Application Process & Timeline

Deadline: January 30 2026
Opportunity Statement: Now: Consultants:

Chris Brueningsen ()

Tim Viands ()

Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.

Required Experience:

Chief