Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Far Hills Country Day School | Far Hills, NJ

Chief Financial Officer Opportunity Statement

About the School

Established in 1929, Far Hills Country Day School sits on a 54-acre campus in Far Hills, NJ. With small classes and a robust curriculum, we foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. Our emphasis on academic excellence and character development creates a nurturing environment where students thrive. Beyond the classroom, diverse extracurriculars and service opportunities ensure a well-rounded education, preparing students for success in an interconnected world.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) is responsible to the Head of School and serves on the School Leadership Team (the “SLT”). Working closely with the SLT and appropriate trustee committees, the CFO manages the resources of Far Hills Country Day School to support students and employees, enabling students to achieve success in the modern world through academic excellence and character development.

The CFO is responsible for the fiscal management of the School and oversees the planning, control, accounting, and reporting of income, expenses, and contributions, as well as the School’s invested funds and retirement assets. The CFO also oversees the non-academic operations of the School, including the physical plant and grounds, food services, auxiliary services, risk management and insurance, security, human resources, technology systems, and city, state, and federal government compliance.

At the request of the Head of School, the CFO attends regular meetings of the Board of Trustees in order to provide full, accurate, and complete management and financial information as necessary to assist the Board in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities. Additionally, the CFO serves as an active member of the Finance Committee and attends all finance, investment, risk, and buildings and grounds Committee meetings, as well as any ad hoc Committee meetings concerning finance, plant, or compensation. The CFO is the primary point of contact for, and therefore maintains professional relationships with, the School’s banks, lawyers, auditors, investment managers, insurance carriers, architects, contractors, key vendors, and government

regulators.

Qualifications

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• Strong finance-based analytical skills
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• 7 - 10 years' of finance experience
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• CPA or MBA preferred but not required
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• Prior experience working in independent school or nonprofit organizations
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How to Apply

Far Hills Country Day School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School, Georgia Zaiser), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Please do not contact the school directly.