Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Reports to: Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reporting Calendar: 12-month

Mission: Inspiring curiosity, kindness, and dignity in a caring Christian community.

Overview: IndySchool Consultancy has been retained by St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School to lead the search for the next Chief Finance & Operations Officer. This position will begin in July 2025; however, if the right candidate is found, it could be sooner.

The Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) at St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School is responsible for fulfilling all duties outlined in the school's mission statement. As a senior member of the leadership team, the CFOO oversees the school's finances, facilities, and business operations, collaborating closely with the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. This position operates under the supervision of the Head of School and regularly interacts with external stakeholders, including bankers, board trustees, accountants, attorneys, donors, parents, and professionals from the independent school sector.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role suited for a candidate who aligns with our values. St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School (SMEDS) is experiencing many wonderful developments, with even more on the horizon. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a fiscally sound school that boasts a cohesive and high-functioning leadership team. The school is fully enrolled, with demand consistently exceeding supply, resulting in a long waiting list. Additionally, the active Parents’ Association collaborates closely with the CFOO and other senior administrators, contributing to a strong fundraising base that will support future capital campaigns.

Located in a beautiful residential area of Tampa, FL, the school has a welcoming, neighborhood atmosphere. St. Mary’s features state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty that treats one another like family, leading to high staff retention. Feedback from families and staff is overwhelmingly positive, and opportunities like this CFOO position are rare at this esteemed institution.

For More Information:

For more information or to apply, please contact Tim Viands, President, at tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com, and Davina Spillmann, Senior Consultancy, at davina@indyschoolconsultancy.com.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School acknowledges its obligations to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability/handicap, or religion in admission to its educational programs, activities, and services, and in employment opportunities. Retaliation against an individual for filing a complaint under this policy or participating in the informal or formal resolution is prohibited.