Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is seeking a Chief Finance Officer at an independent school in Denver, CO.
The CFO oversees accounting, investments, insurance, and all financial aspects of the school. This includes direct supervision of business office personnel, including accounting staff, and IT department. This position reports directly to the Head of School and collaborates to develop and implement annual and long-range budgets and plans, as well as cash management and cash flow forecasts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, accounts receivable (student billing), and annual audit Prepare and update the risk management plan for the school and its facility, ensuring that the school is properly insured from risk and liability issues.
- Prepare the annual operating and capital budgets for board approval and any other additional reports necessary to assist the board with their review of the budget.
- Prepare the monthly financial statements and narratives to the board and finance committees Manage the approved budget and prepare the rolling forecast for changes in events.
- Supervise the business office staff and provide oversight in order to develop the proper internal controls over the various accounting tasks.
- Support the Innovation and Technology Department to ensure the efficient use of funds for properly managing our technology infrastructure.
- Manage banking relationships for operations and investments.
- Work with legal council for collections and contract review.
- Prepare the quarterly board packets for the Finance Committee and be able to present information to the board and committees.
- Assist and manage special projects and other assignments as deemed necessary Participate in department, division, or school task forces and committees as needed.
- Seek out and participate in professional growth opportunities in independent school development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least ten years of financial leadership in an independent school, nonprofit, or similar environment.
- Advanced degree in business administration or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn the organization's financial management system (Sage Intacct).
- Leadership style that reflects teamwork and personal responsibility Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Effective, appropriate, and timely communication with all faculty, staff, administrators, Board Trustees, Board committee members, parents, students, vendors, etc. Interaction requires not only good language and writing skills, but technical knowledge, maturity, discretion and sound judgment as well.
- Detail oriented; a great manager of their own time and others’ time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all constituent groups.
- Absolute integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong work ethic Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
- Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning.
Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. The school offers a competitive benefits package, including (80%) employer-paid health insurance, dental/vision insurance options, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.
Potential Benefits:
Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools)
About CS&A
Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes.
More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.
We have positions available throughout the United States and abroad including but not limited to: Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.
- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Job Functions
