St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a strategically oriented and experienced financial and business leader to fill the key position of Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO). The COFO will work closely with the Head of School in support of the school’s mission, vision, and values. The COFO oversees the organization, management, and implementation of the school's comprehensive business, financial, and investment initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required; an M.B.A. and/or a master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Eight years of work experience in a financial and business leadership position.
- Strong background in financial systems, modeling and forecasting, budgeting, investing, cash and risk management, and the establishment of effective financial controls.
- Experience in support services administration, business services, human resources and benefits administration, and facilities management.
- An open and collaborative management style characteristic of a team player who can provide superior customer service and foster a high level of teamwork.
- Ability and interest in effectively recruiting, leading, developing, motivating, supporting and retaining diverse staff.
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
- Effective negotiation skills in cultivating and developing contracts with external vendors.
- Interest in industry associations and “best practices” to bring about appropriate change in the spirit of total quality improvement.
- Creativity, a positive outlook, proactive orientation, empathetic leadership style, humility, maturity, and a sense of humor.
- Experience in an independent secondary school, college, or university setting is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Generous PTO - up to 6 weeks vacation + 3 personal days annually
- Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
- School paid short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Retirement plan with match
- Supplemental insurance policies
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
- Free, after-school care for children enrolled at the school
- Free lunch when school is in session
- 20% discount to the St. Anne’s-Befield School store
