Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Chief Financial and Operating Officer New England Conservatory Boston, MA

Overview

New England Conservatory (NEC) is a premier incubator for musical excellence seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission‑driven Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/O) to provide enterprise‑wide leadership across its financial and operational functions during a pivotal moment for the institution’s evolution. The CFO/O will oversee and coordinate finance, accounting, security, information technology, and legal & compliance, ensuring that financial and capital resources support NEC’s artistic, educational, and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial and operational leadership during consequential growth and change.
• Serve as an enterprise leader, aligning finance, operations, risk, and technology.
• Advance modernization and integration of financial, academic, and administrative systems.
• Support and evaluate emerging and expanding revenue streams.
• Operate effectively within a highly engaged leadership and governance context.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

Senior Leadership will determine actual compensation, with an expected range of $300,000 to $325,000 based on experience and qualifications. The role is a full‑time position based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid workforce. The CFO/O is expected to be a visible campus leader and be available to work on‑site.

EEO Statement

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.