Chief Financial Officer
The Governor's Academy
| The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 175 employees. Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together. POSITION SUMMARY The Governor’s Academy is searching for a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to be responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative management responsibilities. Reporting to the Head of School and working closely with the Admin Team and the Board of Trustees, the CFO must be able to formulate and articulate a vision, demonstrate strong business skills, and be a strategic thinker who will provide strong, innovative financial and organizational leadership. As the principal non-academic officer of Govs, the CFO functions as a business partner to the Head of School, advising on an array of matters ranging from day-to-day operational issues to the implementation of long-term strategic goals.
This is a full-time, exempt position with Administrative Faculty status.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Govs seeks candidates with 10-15 years of senior-level experience creating and executing financial planning and management strategies; hands-on experience implementing, managing, and analyzing budgets and financial reports; outstanding leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and proactively with all members of the community, the Head of School and the Board to evaluate and improve business processes and operations and to advance the mission of the School; demonstrated ability to manage a team of senior direct reports in diverse administrative and operational areas; a passion for innovation and experience as a relentless problem-solver who takes initiative and contributes as a business-oriented strategic thinker; a sophisticated understanding of the complexities of an independent boarding/day school; and outstanding written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will appreciate the 24/7 lifestyle of a boarding school and the opportunities it provides to interact with faculty members, staff, students, and parents. SALARY RANGE $250,000 - $300,000 per year. Please note that the quoted salary range is not a guarantee of what the final salary offer might be. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc. REPORTING This position reports directly to the Head of School SUPERVISION OF OTHERS This position supervises the Director of Finance, Director of Facilities, Director of Auxiliary Services, Director of IT, and Director of Human Resources, and manages our relationship with our contracted dining service provider. STATEMENT OF SCHOOL VALUES As an educational community, the Academy has an administration, faculty, and student body committed to learning. We pursue this commitment in a dynamic environment that fosters lifelong intellectual independence, responsibility, teamwork, service, and respect for others. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community that is physically and emotionally healthy. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Academy are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. The Academy is committed to a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants and strives to promote equity in all areas of employment. The Academy is committed to ensuring that employment decisions are made without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as protective hairstyles), color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristics”). The Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. This commitment is evident in all aspects of our employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employees or qualified applicants with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Office. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Retaliation against an individual for making a good-faith report of discrimination is unlawful and is strictly prohibited by the Academy. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination or retaliation in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. |
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