Chief Financial and Operations Officer

The Calverton School seeks a highly experienced, dedicated professional to serve as the school's next Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). Reporting to the Head of School, the CFOO will be responsible for all aspects of the school's finances and serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of School, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees. The Calverton School seeks an individual who exhibits innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and a desire to support the school's future success and growth.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that financial decisions align with the school's objectives while informing necessary decision-makers. This includes providing critical stakeholders with essential and timely financial data, key metrics, and potential scenarios that ensure the school's financial stability and support future growth.
2. Collaborate closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and other leaders to develop and implement long-term financial strategies that support the school's sustainability and growth.
3. Work with school leadership to create and manage a financial modeling system that informs strategic planning and supports school operations.
4. Administer the annual operating budget, including overseeing tuition billing, collections, accounts payable, contracting, payroll, employee benefits, and regulatory compliance.
5. Lead the multi-year financial forecasting process, ensuring alignment with the school's goals and mission.
6. Maintain maximum financial controls to assure that all transactions processed by the school are compliant with established policies, as well as State and Federal laws.
7. Assist in the preparation of the annual financial report, including the compilation of supporting documentation.
8. Oversee the annual independent audit of financial statements.
9. Remain current on audit best practices, school policies, procedures, and State, Federal, and Local laws.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including timely bank reconciliations.
11. Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the school's assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
12. Oversee all contractual services associated with the capital campaign and construction, including the coordination of privately placed bonds, working with state agencies (MHHEFA), recording of applicable revenues and expenses, including financial projections.
13. Regularly provide comprehensive financial analysis and reports to the Head of School, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees.
14. Prepare statistical information for enrollment, attrition, full-time equivalents, salaries, tuition, operating expenses, income analysis, etc.
15. Oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment necessary for the operation of the school.
16. Direct the school's health and disability insurance and retirement plans.
17. Oversee payroll and related reports to comply with local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
18. Identify, negotiate, and oversee contractual operations with providers of long-term services to the school, including insurance, capital leases, rental agreements, and janitorial services.
19. Develop and implement daily operational decisions and personnel policies of the school.
20. Coordinate with the Facilities and Transportation Manager to direct the operation of the buildings and grounds to include long-range budgeting and space allocation.
21. Oversee technology vendors and the development and implementation of the school's Information Systems.
22. Clear, proactive communication and presentation skills.
23. Demonstrated ability to distill complex financial topics and effectively communicate this information to varied audiences.
24. An accessible, approachable style and a willingness to be a presence in the school community.

Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics is required; MBA and/or CPA are strongly preferred.
2. Ten years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with demonstrated success in leadership roles.
3. Two years experience in independent schools, higher education, or nonprofit financial management preferred.
4. Two years of audit experience.
5. Ability to prepare and maintain financial reports in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
6. Ability to interpret and apply the standards set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
7. Advanced proficiency in the use of Excel, accounting, or ERP software and the ability to research and implement new financial software.
8. Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
9. Ability to identify opportunities or problems and implement appropriate solutions.
10. Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.