Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Loudoun Country Day School is seeking an experienced, energetic, collaborative professional with exceptional financial and analytical skills and deep-rooted experience in business and finance matters for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the senior administrative team, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the business, finance, investment, facilities, human resources, risk management, and operational functions. The CFO monitors and is responsible for leadership of both day-to-day business operations and enabling Loudoun Country Day School to achieve long-term strategic goals.

The position requires interaction and teamwork with the head of school, senior administrators, local community members, faculty members, staff, vendors, and the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will manage two direct reports (including facilities) and join a dynamic, experienced, and collegial leadership team.

Although the opportunity starts July 1 and will be filled following a comprehensive search, the school is open to an earlier start date for overlap between the current and new CFO.

Qualification Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, and CPA certification and Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in finance / accounting
• Proven success in a senior administrative role, preferably working with a board
• Demonstrated leadership qualities – organizing people and processes
• High ethical standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other school community members
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style
• Supervisory / management experience preferred
• Experience in a related role in a non-profit organization or independent school preferred
• Experience with comprehensive or capital campaigns preferred

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