The Cambridge School of Weston seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a proven professional drawn to our progressive community and skilled in building partnerships with colleagues. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Finance and Operations is an integral member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the financial and physical resources of the school. The ideal candidate will be a professional devoted to the core teamwork that makes our school strong. We seek a forward-thinking, dynamic partner ready to engage in our vital and compelling work in building and sustaining our vibrant, inclusive and justice minded enterprise.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information and ensure accurate financial reporting;

• Oversee school business functions, including: tuition billing and collection; accounts payable; contracting; payroll; human resources; accounting and reporting; regulatory reporting and compliance; and other business administration activities;

• Prepare manage and interface with external auditors and manage the schools banking and insurance relationships;

• Oversee the maintenance of the buildings, grounds and equipment;

• Manage and insure the school’s exposure to risk; promote the safety of personnel and students; oversee campus security; maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the value of the school’s assets;

• Administer the annual budget and multi-year forecasting process to align with the school's goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school’s budget;

• Provide financial reports to school leadership and the board;

• Participate in the development of school strategy, providing recommendations, financial analysis, projections and other data to inform the process;

• Collaborate with and assist the Head of School and Board of Trustees in meeting fiduciary responsibilities;

• Understand the culture and climate of the school and the wider educational environment;

• Manage, mentor and develop direct reports, providing constructive and timely feedback;

• Model and foster high ethical standards, integrity and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents and students in the conduct of the school’s business;

• Communicate clearly and enthusiastically to all staff and stakeholders;

• Monitor performance of the endowment portfolio manager as directed by the Board;

• Ensure that human resources policies and practices conform to legal requirements and are clearly articulated and consistently applied;

• Remain current with business management trends, professional standards and development through ongoing professional education, participation in local, regional, and national professional organizations, and cultivation of personal networks.

Other duties:

The CFO will be involved in the community of the school, attending community events in the arts and athletics, and will be part of the rotational administrator-on-duty program several weekends per year.