Director of Finance & Operations

Crane Country Day School is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Director of Finance & Operations to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director provides leadership across finance, operations, Human Resources, Facilities, and Risk Management while helping ensure the long-term sustainability and mission alignment of the school.

The Director of Finance & Operations oversees the school’s financial strategy and daily business operations, leads operational planning and systems improvement initiatives, and partners closely with school leadership on budgeting, enrollment forecasting, compensation planning, and strategic decision-making. This role also works collaboratively with admissions, advancement, communications, and academic leadership to support the overall health and success of the school community. Additionally, the Director of Finance & Operations collaborates closely with the Board of Trustees Finance Committee Chair.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and solutions-oriented leader who manages varied audiences effectively, builds strong relationships across the community, and brings sound judgment, integrity, and operational excellence to the role.

Key Responsibilities

Finance, Strategy, Planning & Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the school’s financial operations and long-range financial sustainability.
• Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating budget and multi-year financial planning process.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses for the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee.
• Partner with school leadership on enrollment forecasting, tuition strategy, compensation planning, and other strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight and management of campus operations, facilities planning, maintenance, safety initiatives, and vendor management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Human Resources

• Oversee the school’s human resources function, including employee benefits administration, compensation practices, policy development, compliance, and employee relations in partnership with school leadership.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and senior administrators on hiring, onboarding, performance management, organizational planning, and employment matters.
• Support the development of competitive and sustainable compensation and benefits programs aligned with the school’s philosophy and budget priorities.